You deal with a lot of shit as a parent. I don’t need to say much more than that. Everyone knows the horror stories. Just read this excerpt from a draft post I have saved: As the parents of a 3-year-old, my wife and I deal with whining and attitude on a daily basis. Our … Continue reading I don’t remember the meltdown
I came across this old article from 2013 by Mikael Cho that echoes something I’ve been trying to be more aware of lately. Being present and in the moment. It’s a good article about the importance of focusing not on how much you consume, but the quality of that consumption. The idea is framed in the way … Continue reading Be mindful and fully present
Last week my team got together in Vienna, Austria. One of our team members, Luca Sartoni, lives in the city. Free time during this meetup had a different vibe. Since we had a local with us, walking around was a lot more interesting than aimlessly wandering an unknown city trying to guess what things might be. … Continue reading In Vienna
As of this writing, the Powerball jackpot is up to $1.4 Billion. Billion! Even after taking the lump sum (about 867.9 Million) and paying taxes (another ~33% of that) that still leaves you with $581.5 Million. That’s a boatload of cash for someone to take home. A while ago I came across a fantastic comment … Continue reading What to do if you win the lottery
Being a parent is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. It’s exhausting. It’s frustrating. It’s downright debilitating sometimes. More often than not I’m stressed, frustrated, even angry. And I hate that. Parenting requires so much sacrifice. Am I sacrificing too much that I’m losing who I am? I’m too tired to want to play. I’m … Continue reading Do Anything
Writing music used to be a passion of mine. Playing guitar and singing my own lyrics came naturally. It was a creative outlet. Sometimes writing came easily. Words would flow on the page. My fingers, seemingly with a mind of their own, playing just the right chords and notes. Other times it was a struggle. I … Continue reading I used to write music
Back in October, I hit a personal and professional milestone. In almost 8 years of working professionally in my design career I have never been at the same company for two years. I was never satisfied with my role or the work I was doing. There was always something better to look for. Then came Automattic. … Continue reading Two Years
I spent this past week in Amsterdam with colleagues for a team meetup. We got some great face-to-face time while working through projects. That face time is essential for creating a lasting bond with your team when our main communication is online chat. Working Since my team is focused on design and growth within the … Continue reading In Amsterdam
Dan Hauk 