Mental Health
Invisible Work That Matters
Some of the most important work in life produces no applause: staying calm, following through, studying, exercising, maintaining your space, and showing…
Not Every Post is An Epic Poem
I know this post is too long. I’m writing it anyway. This post is me dealing with burnout in my 30s. One…
Thought I’d Have My Life Together Now… It Isn’t
Life has been chaotic. Moving countries and shifting jobs in one quarter has left me feeling directionless in life. Since I’ve been…
The Guilty Pleasure of Inaction: When Rest Feels Like Failure
Taking My Foot Off the Gas Last week one of the only things on my mind was simple: “I’m exhausted.” Marco’s Brain…
Tomorrow Isn’t Guaranteed
I woke up wondering if I should try to make my way to World DJ Festival Japan. A couple of my favorite…
Laidback Log: June 22nd Back Into the Habit
Expectations Vs Reality Last night I fell asleep fully intending to wake up early, motivated, and ready to make the most of…
Trains, Travel, Lacrosse, and Love in Japan
Laidback Log: April 13, 2025 Two things you can control in life are attitude and effort. I forgot that. It’s easy to…
What if I achieve my dreams and still feel unhappy?
Zen, Yen, and No Regrets: Riding The Seas of Life What if I achieve my dreams and still feel unhappy? The harsh…
Ikigai, Kaizen, & Seeking a Different Plane of Reality
This blog post will start like many others I’ve written. My search to find “It”—the ever elusive spice of life, the flow,…
Balancing Life’s Complexity: How to Stop Making It So Complicated
The world around us is growing increasingly complex. How do I go about balancing life’s complexity? As I get older, it’s becoming…