Searching for Serotonin

04/17/2026

04/13/2026

We need to write more.

Not polished.
Not optimized.
Not fed through a machine before it’s even had a chance to breathe.

Just you…
a thought…
and the courage to sit with it long enough
for it to turn into something real.

Because writing—real writing—
isn’t about sounding smart.

It’s about seeing clearly.

And that only happens when you slow down enough to wrestle with your own thinking.

Most people skip that part now.

We live in a world of fast content.
Quick hits. Easy takes.
Mental junk food dressed up as insight.

And we consume it all day…
then wonder why we feel scattered, foggy, and disconnected from ourselves.

But when you write—slowly, honestly—
something shifts.

Your thoughts sharpen.
Your patterns reveal themselves.
And over time… your life starts to follow.

Same with what you take in.

Not everything is meant to be consumed quickly.
Some things are meant to be sat with.
Questioned. Felt. Lived into.

More long-form.
More real conversations.
More depth.

Less noise.

Write more.
Read more.
Slow down enough to actually understand your own life.

That’s where the gold is.

04/08/2026

A mentor once told me something that stuck with me:

“Most people don’t fail because of bad ideas.
They fail because they hesitate too long.”

And I see it everywhere.

People wait until they feel prepared.

Waiting until the plan is perfect.

Waiting until they feel confident.

But the people who make progress usually do something different.

They move first.

Then they adjust.

They publish the post.
They launch the project.
They start the conversation.

Even if it’s imperfect.

Because action creates momentum.

And momentum creates opportunities you couldn’t plan for.

03/19/2026

It's rare to find your purpose for life, so instead look for your purpose for this season.

What lights you up right now? What's a good thing to dedicate this season of your life to? Perhaps more importantly, what purpose served you well in your previous season, but you have outgrown?

Life is always changing. It's okay to pick a new North Star.

03/19/2026

Unexpected forms of generosity:

Being early can be a form of generosity.

You wait, so they don't have to.

Leaving something unsaid can be a form of generosity.

You don't always need the last word.

Delivering your work on time can be a form of generosity. You make life easier for everyone downstream.

Not taking things personally can be a form of generosity. You give people the space to say things imperfectly.

03/13/2026

Your brain works against you until you give it a meaningful goal to wire itself around.

03/05/2026

The negative examples always spread farther and faster than the positive examples. In a world this big, you'll find at least one negative example every day.

Don't let the existence of a bad example ruin your faith in the world. Good news is always quieter than bad news. Good behavior rarely stirs the pot or ignites emotion.

But no matter. We need role models all the same. Continue living the best way you know how.

01/14/2026

Laura Kirkpatrick’s “When Adventure Became Everything” follows a 600-kilometer bikepacking journey across the Balkans...

01/09/2026

Are you continuing to do it mostly because it makes you feel interested and alive — or are you continuing to do it mostly because you know what to expect and you're hesitant to make a change?

12/31/2025

As we move into this new year, I’m carrying a lot of gratitude.

Gratitude for the people, conversations, and experiences that continue to shape the work and the man I’m becoming. The past year offered plenty of movement and momentum, but also quieter lessons — about presence, responsibility, and the value of staying grounded when things feel uncertain.

I’m learning that real growth doesn’t always come from pushing harder. Often it comes from listening more closely, breathing before reacting, and staying open when the path ahead isn’t fully visible.

My intentions moving forward are simple:
• lead with presence
• listen with care
• take responsibility for my impact
• be of service where I can
• trust and embrace the unknown

Grateful for the communities I’m part of, the collaborations that challenge me, and the relationships that keep me honest. Here’s to a year of steady growth, meaningful work, and choosing depth over speed.

Wishing you all a grounded and inspired year ahead.

❤️BB

12/31/2025

DEAR 2026
I know we haven't met yet, but I have a feeling you and I are going to do great things.
Love,
BB

12/18/2025

You should attempt things that are difficult enough to guarantee some early embarrassment, but important enough that long-term regret is unlikely.

Trying something difficult will usually make you look foolish or inexperienced. That’s fine. That's the cost of learning.

But if it's important to you, then you'll work through the early failures and — even if things ultimately change shape or don't work out — you'll never regret going for it.