mindset

Are You Standing In Your Power?

My wife tried to teach me this for months.

Feb 24 • Derek Pharr

Turtles All the Way Down

What to do when the questions never end.

Feb 3 • Derek Pharr

You Ever Do Something Really Stupid?

Or: how I became the proud owner of a cop car.

Jan 20 • Derek Pharr

It's Okay, I'm Okay. It's Okay, I'm...

Perhaps it's time to talk about anxiety.

Jan 6

Why You Can't Start the Thing You Actually Want to Do

On delayed rewards, dopamine, and writing Chapter 2

Dec 23, 2025 • Derek Pharr

So...Someone Stole My Sister's Dog

On why bad news finds you and good news needs you to share it.

Dec 10, 2025 • Derek Pharr

Your First Draft Is Supposed to Be Terrible

Why permission to suck is the secret to getting started

Nov 18, 2025 • Derek Pharr

The Case for Limits: An Unexpected Lesson from Dr. Seuss

The $50 Bet That Proves Constraints Are Your Most Valuable Creative Tool.

Nov 4, 2025 • Derek Pharr

How To Get Out of Your Own Way

You may not like the answer...

Oct 12, 2025 • Derek Pharr

Is It Time to Burn the Boats?

Why ‘Fine’ Might Be Holding You Back More Than Failure Ever Could`

Oct 1, 2025 • Derek Pharr

Who We Forget After Tragedy Strikes

Holding space for the overlooked.

Sep 17, 2025 • Derek Pharr

Why Luck Isn’t a Chance. It’s a Choice.

Usually, the best way to get what you want is to ask for it.

Aug 31, 2025 • Derek Pharr

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