I Just Wanted an Axe. Now I Know the Metallurgical History of Scandinavia
I just needed an axe. I ended up deep in Scandinavian metallurgy, bought three, and questioned my entire identity. This is a field report from the spiral — part review, part existential breakdown, part buyer’s guide.
We Were Once Wilderness Men
A short story about confidence, YouTube-induced delusion, tactical poo shovels, and why failure with your son is sometimes the best kind of win.
How to Disappear Like a Gentleman (But Don’t)
What would it take to disappear with dignity? A sad tent, a fake name, and just enough rope to feel useful. A thought experiment for the overwhelmed.
The Cult of Systems: Why Every Man I Know Is Trying to Optimise Himself Into the Ground
A breakdown of how modern men turned self-organisation into an extreme sport, and why every abandoned Notion dashboard might secretly be a cry for help.
I Think I Miss Being Bored
A dry, emotional rant about missing boredom. Childhood silence. Life without distraction. And why your brain now panics if left alone for 60 seconds.
The Business Ideas File
I keep a file of business ideas. Not to build them, but to understand the patterns beneath them. A way to listen without acting.
Digital Detox Is the New Status Symbol (And You're Probably Addicted Without Knowing It)
Forget green juice. The new flex is switching off. Digital detox is trending and for good reason. Here’s why screen-free is the new self-care.
The 4-Hour Workweek Lied to You
The dream was simple: automate everything, move to Bali, and only work four hours a week. But the reality? It’s messier. Here's what actually happens when you try to escape the system.
Why Nobody Feels Like a Real Adult Anymore
You turn 30, 35, maybe 40 and still feel like you're winging it. No house, no clarity, no confidence. Just group chats and anxiety. Here's why.
