AUTHOR

Derek MacDonald

Writer, thinker, coffee drinker. Questioning social norms and creating clarity. Sharing essays & podcasts along the way. Founder of Unobstructed with 15+ years in marketing, software systems, outdoor education, and leadership development.

Stories by Derek



Trading Paces

I was in line for coffee today when the guy behind the counter got everyone's attention without rais...

Emergence

I've found one thing consistently changes a shitty situation to a less shitty one. Often, it even sn...

Streaking

Being okay with restarting your streak at zero is one of the best “growth hacks” of all time. And if...

Carrot Sticks

Actually doing what you don't want to depends on how you punish and reward yourself. Best-selling au...

Rest, Don't Quit

I've found that hyper-focusing on the distance between you and your goal only brews resentment and f...



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