Work
The Cost of Delay
Getting caught in a loop of hesitation can lead to living a life of regret. Interrupting that loop can start momentum that compounds over time.
Patternist. Founder. Strategist.
A long study of technology, meaning, behavior, and what forms a human life.
I write about the systems that shape human beings — technology, culture, health, wealth, relationships, work, meaning, identity and the patterns that quietly become a life.
Currently Exploring
Life's invisible patterns
Flow state rituals
Modern attention
Decision theory
Systems thinking
Invisible business systems
Notes
Fragments from the workshop bench.
Pattern Index
Behavioral loops made visible.
Meaning · Arrival Deferral Loop
Achievement → Emptiness
This pattern occurs when achievement becomes the primary source of self-validation. Reaching a goal creates temporary satisfaction, but the reward fades quickly, producing emptiness that drives the pursuit of the next achievement. The behavior creates momentum and accomplishment, but ultimately weakens the ability to experience fulfillment from what has already been earned.
Identity
Validation → Exhaustion
This pattern occurs when external approval becomes the primary source of emotional regulation. The individual constantly adapts behavior to maintain acceptance and avoid disapproval. Approval creates temporary relief but produces chronic exhaustion and self-abandonment.
Work
Overthinking → Delay
This pattern occurs when uncertainty triggers excessive analysis. Thinking becomes a substitute for movement. The individual seeks clarity before acting, believing additional information will eliminate risk. Analysis creates temporary certainty but delays learning and progress.
Questions
Ongoing inquiries.
Projects
Work as evidence of questions pursued over time.
Past Projects
Experiments
Projects in the past that have helped shape my thoughts, patterns, education and execution. While they weren't big enough to be fully fledged companies, they helped shape the way I operate.
Family Business
MyEmployees
MyEmployees was founded by my father in 1989 in his parent's garage. It is now a recognition powerhouse serving some of the biggest brands in the US. I'm bringing design and tech to evolve automatic recognition for this new era in business.
Company
Patterns
Patterns is a behavioral operating system that helps people identify and redesign the hidden patterns shaping their lives. Launching in 2026.
Acquired
Simplecast
A podcast publishing platform built to simplify audio distribution and support independent creators. Now owned by Sirius XM and Pandora.