I just finished watching T.K. Coleman’s first video in his new video series “T.K’s Tour of Bad Arguments for College.” Considering I have gone to college, and now I am a participant in the Praxis Program, which is traditionally an alternative to college, I have a unique perspective on both sides of the issues […]

a As a society, many of our values are derived from one concept: Love. As you may have noticed, our language doesn’t have many words to describe the many different ways we can love. Many types of romantic love, familial love, love of friends, and even spiritual love are all bunched together under the guise […]

  There is a common misconception that to be successful, all you need is to be skilled in your field. Real success does not come from a focus on what you can do to improve your life, but from an outward effort to create value in the lives of those around you. Personal talent will […]

  We can learn a lot from the study of Greek mythology and classical works. One good example of this is Ariadne’s thread, a logical algorithm derived from the tale of Ariadne. Ariadne’s thread is the solving of a problem with many possible answers through a rigorous application of logic to each possible option. However, […]

  I much prefer deep conversation over small talk. Often I will spend hours talking to friends, family, even strangers. There is a lot to learn from different perspectives and experiences, especially those that don’t agree with me. I have studied a lot of literature, and many of my friends are into philosophy, so when […]

  I am fascinated with bartending and its history. Not making a vodka soda with a soda gun and a bottle, but instead careful and detailed construction of an idea or recipe. Just like baking french macarons. I enjoy how meticulously you can control the outcome of something so immediately, and how the underlying methods […]

  People say to do what you love, and you’ll be successful and happy. While this is very true, I think it is often taken the wrong way. People often romanticize this and turn it into a black-and-white, cause and effect rule. Especially in college. Many pick something they’ve never had any experience in and […]

  Ray Bradbury had the conviction to write at least 1000 words every day since the age of 12 years old. In the midst of a 30-day writing challenge, I thought it might be appropriate to think deeper about some of his advice on the topic. In “Zen in the Art of Writing” Bradbury collects […]

  For as long as I can remember, I have been afraid of heights. I used to freak out on balconies and freeze up at the top of tall buildings. Over the course of many summers as a kid, I learned how to conquer that fear with the help of a dear friend and mentor. […]

  I love to cook. More than that, I love the high pressure, fast-paced, and perfectionist world of high-end restaurants. In order to bring order into an otherwise chaotic world, chefs often employ a mindset known as “Mise en Place”. This French phrase means “set in place“ and refers to how a chef continuously organizes […]