I slowed to a stop before turning right, driving along the riverside toward the highway. It was mid-...
Some days unfold, others unravel. I wasn't sure which this one would be.
I was sitting at a table by the window.
I was sitting at my kitchen counter this morning. Like most Mondays, I’d scanned my inbox with a cup...
6 months ago, I started a podcast. Today it crossed 5k downloads.
Over the last year and a half, I've settled into the rhythm of creating, editing, and publishing my ...
Sometimes I wish I was one of those people who didn’t give a shit. Life would be easier. But nope, I...
Curiosity helps you think about where you might be right or wrong about people.
It's always worth asking “what is this instead of?” or “ what is this in addition to?”
Hey, I'm Derek.
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.
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