In 2024, I graduated with my MBA, and it’s left me thinking, “Now what?” It’s certainly been helpful on my career, but as I’m approaching the end of my subsequent master’s degree, I’ve been reflecting on it all.
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Falling Out of Practice Is Easy, but That’s OK
Whether learning a new language, playing an instrument, or fine-tuning a skill, life has a way of pushing these things to the back burner, but it’s never too late to get back into practice.
Is the Ocarina a “Serious” Instrument?
Denying how some people connect with the instrument on a casual or Zelda-loving basis only serves to alienate and divide the community. However, the ocarina is, and always has been a serious instrument.
What Are the Limitations of the Ocarina?
Compared to most instruments, single-chamber ocarinas have highly limited range at an octave plus five. While the range is equivalent to the average person’s singing range and does allow for a wide repertoire, it’s insufficient for a whole lot of music.
What Is the “Breath Curve” of an Ocarina
A “Breath Curve” is a concept I frequently discuss when reviewing ocarinas, so this post serves as a foundation for that info!
Make 2024 a Year of Less
I have too much stuff. I buy too much stuff. Chances are, if you clicked on this post, you do too. To solve this, I’ve decided to do a year of less: getting rid of what I have, and controlling my consumerism. We’ll discuss my four reasons why and two actionable methods I’m using to do so.Continue reading “Make 2024 a Year of Less”
Mistake-Proof Your Life With This Japanese Concept
Poka-yoke is a Japanese concept of mistake-proofing processes, applicable in business and personal life. Originating from Shigeo Shingo, it aims to eliminate errors through prevention. Its application in business centers around total quality management, while in personal life, it involves designing spaces and using apps to minimize mistakes. Cultural appropriation concerns are also raised.
Reset Your Life From Zero This Year With Zero-Based Budgeting
It’s been a while since my last post, oops! A lot has happened over the last few months, like running a half-marathon, going to Ocarina Fest in Texas, seeing my all-time favorite band from childhood in concert, going back to school, being best man at my brother’s wedding in Ireland, and sadly my cat CharlieContinue reading “Reset Your Life From Zero This Year With Zero-Based Budgeting”
Get Out of Your Own Way
Fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of success even—we all have our reasons for not pursuing what we want. If we don’t try, we can’t be rejected. If we never try to succeed, we can’t fail. Many of us are in our own way. A “Gifted” Kid, An Anxious Adult It all began inContinue reading “Get Out of Your Own Way”
Don’t Follow Your Passion: Build It Instead
I recently started freelance writing again after a hiatus, and I’m a lot more passionate about it now than when I did it the first time. Why is that? My First Round of Freelance Writing I started writing for MakeUseOf in July of 2022, and I applied to write in their section all about Macs,Continue reading “Don’t Follow Your Passion: Build It Instead”
Andy Cormier 