On survival shows, understanding nature, and the pursuit of a well-rounded education in practical skills

A Rich Life

Learning about the art and science of distillation.

[WIP] Distilling

Learning to read and speak proper Afrikaans through biblical study, fighting the drift toward 'mengles' one verse at a time.

A structured approach to learning world geography.

On the difficulty of organizing personal notes and blogs, and a commitment to just start posting

Exploring the confusing world of screenwriting, from concept to film

A mental math system for calculating what day of the week any date falls on, inspired by a lawyer at jury duty.

A 15-week syllabus for conquering the hardest puzzle in the New York Times.

A 90-day program for achieving full front and middle splits, with the science of what's actually happening.