Over the years, I’ve noticed something curious: though I self-identify as a pathological productivity obsessive, my best decisions never seem to come from a spreadsheet. They emerge from somewhere else—a way of seeing, building, and evaluating that I rarely take the time to articulate.

So today, I’m writing down what I’ve never said aloud: the implicit code I live by.

In a bustling world where multitasking is often misconstrued as productivity, and our daily deluge of tasks perpetually threatens to drown and derail us, the need for a novel approach to managing our days is more pressing than ever. Inspired by the distinct and intuitive behaviors of animals, this blog post explores a unique method of structuring task lists. By compartmentalizing tasks into categories represented by animals, we can not only bring a sense of order to our chaotic days but also align our work habits with the natural world's wisdom.

As an early 30s creative, I find myself struggling to balance my creative impulses with the practical demands of daily life. I am a musician, artist, writer, and designer, and I know that creativity requires space, time, and mental energy. But I also know that the creative process can be unpredictable and frustrating, leaving me feeling drained and disillusioned.

Let's face it, not all art is created equal. Sometimes you walk into a gallery and see a painting that looks like a toddler got into the finger paints, or a sculpture that resembles a pile of garbage. And yet, art snobs will tell you that you have to appreciate every style, no matter how hideous it may be. Well, fear not my fellow art haters, because there is a philosophy that can help you tolerate even the ugliest of art styles. It's called tolerance, and it's a magical little tool that can make you look like a cultured art lover without having to actually enjoy the art.

New perspectives. Who needs ‘em!? Since the dawn of time it has been repeatedly proven that discovery and innovation only leads to societal sadness. New ideas make people want to punch each other, different cultures and classes living side by side make jokes harder to convey, and political nuance is just plain confusing (and probably not that important anyways).