Author: Dan

Quick reflections The second lesson I learned from writing a novel is: Empathy is not optional. The image is a rendition of Piney, an early fan favorite, who is deeply shaped by events never found in the story. In the real world, we engage with all kinds of people. Writing a novel reminded me just Read more

What Goals Taught Me About Momentum I left the corporate finance world after 24 years at the beginning of 2025. For years, I’d carried a book idea in my head, and finally had the time to focus on it. I didn’t know what would come of it, but I committed to giving it a real Read more