Sidequests
The stuff I do when I’m not building products — running, mountains, and books. This is where I try to practice what I write about: just keep showing up.
Running
I spent years sure that running wasn’t for me. I was wrong. Two half marathons later, 5AM runs with the JJ group have become my favourite way to think.
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I Was Wrong. Running is Great.
Oct 2023
A longtime strength-training devotee finally gives running a chance.
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Power of Community & Give Grace to Yourself
Jan 2024
Reflections from my second half marathon.
Mountains & Travel
In 2025 I trekked to Everest Base Camp — the mountains have a way of quieting everything down and reminding you what matters. The same year took us out into nature on a family trip to Kenya.
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Everest Base Camp – Reflections from the Trek
Apr 2025
What the mountains taught me about silence, mindset, and showing up.
Health & Showing Up
Five years of making health a non-negotiable — and learning that consistency beats intensity every single time.
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Health Has to Be P0
Aug 2025
Five years of making health a ritual, and learning to keep showing up.
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2025: A Year of Showing Up
Dec 2025
Pausing to look back as the year comes to a close.
Reading
I read to keep learning — and in 2022 I found my way back to fiction. A few favourites:
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5 Books I Loved Reading in 2022
Feb 2023
Returning to fiction — three of my five favourites were novels.