Unobstructed

What I'm Up To In September 2026

Written by Derek MacDonald | September 2, 2026

 

Since I've been trying to be better about sharing the process instead of just the product, here's my latest 3x3.

1. Monthly updates:

  1. Celebrating 365 days in a row!
  2. New Unobstructed site!!
  3. The world is good!!!

2. Primary focus areas:

  1. Adjust to life after The MAP Year Project.
  2. Keep training for a trailrunning ultramarathon.
  3. Network! Push to connect with more folks in my field.

3. What I’m currently reading:

  1. On Writing by Stephen King.
  2. East Of Eden by John Steinbeck.
  3. Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson.
  4. You Can Just Do Things by Cate Hall and Sasha Chapin.

What does your 3x3 look like?

onward.

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