AUTHOR

Derek MacDonald

Writer, thinker, coffee drinker. Sharing reflections, essays, and podcast episodes on navigating agency, grief, and creativity in daily life. Started 'Becoming Unobstructed' after 15+ years in marketing, software systems, outdoor education, and leadership development.

Stories by Derek


Field notes for navigating daily life.

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Let It Rip

Years ago during a mountain-guiding clinic, I learned a lesson on throttling my potential I'll never...

Know Your Shit

I've been thinking about how knowing stuff and putting it into practice are two different things—thr...

Because I Had To

Cold, dark mornings make me feel the most like myself. Yes, I realize that could use a bit of clarif...



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