hey. hi. hello.

Since leaving social media in January of 2023, I’ve reclaimed a lot of my time. Apparently, scrolling can really suck you in.

While I’ve created more time for writing, I find myself without a good place to share.

So, here we are.

welcome to connecting the contours.

Yep, I started a monthly newsletter. I know, I KNOW. Hear me out.

I’d always assumed I was playing catch up and that others already knew the things I was interested in learning – the puzzle pieces of sustainable daily life. Turns out, that’s usually not the case. So, Connecting the Contours is a way for me to consolidate the stuff that’s working into a live journal of sorts.

I’ll share the latest from my search for systems of grace, pace, and space. You’ll get fresh approaches to sustainable progress that you can try, too.

Use what you find helpful, leave what you don’t.

“dude…really”

Look, I get it if this is not your jam. Go forth and prosper. No judgment, no worries.

On your way, can I ask that you please forward this to someone who might be interested?

why. when. how.

I’m starting with monthly for the CtC newsletter, sharing posts on the site in between, and seeing what happens from there.

My aim is to offer strategies for sustainable growth – fresh perspectives for daily work and life.

in my rotation.

watch.

• Relatable Life Lessons from 15 minutes of DIY with Brendan Leonard.
• Tuesday in Corporate America with Timm Chiusano.
• 10 Businesses to Start Before You Get Laid Off in 2024 with Codie Sanchez.

listen.

• Overcoming Procrastination with Andrew Huberman and Adam Grant.
• Dealing with Your Inner Critic with Steven Bartlett and Mel Robbins.
• Running, and Winning, a 155 Mile Race Across the Desert in 7 Days with Rich Roll and Ken Rideout.

read.

• Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal.
• Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
• The E Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber.

spotlight.

Rich Roll, man. This guy. Steven Bartlett sits down with the ultra-endurance athlete, bestselling author and podcast host, Rich Roll on the Diary of a CEO podcast.

up next: connecting the contours podcast.

Yep, a podcast, too. More to come on how to join my search for fresh perspectives to sustainable progress in the day-to-day.

talk soon.

Thanks for being here. I’m not really sure what this is or isn’t yet, but I appreciate you joining me to find out.

Things you want to see more of? Get in touch and let me know.

onward.

- dm