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Small things to tap, drag and try. Each one goes with an essay.

Have To → Get To

Tap an everyday "I have to" and it flips to "I get to" — the same chore, seen as a privilege. Readers can add up to three of their own.

From The Weekly - October 25th, 2026

The Snow Globe

Stir it up, then leave it alone. It only clears when you stop.

From Nothing is under control

The Compounder

Slide focus, time, intention and consistency and watch consistency bend the curve.

From Compounding stability

The 30-Second Tape

Record one 30-second thought, listen back, tag it and keep it. Nothing is uploaded.

From 30 second voice memos

The Attention Tax

Paste a few sentences and cut until it hurts: filler, hedges, adverbs, then just the point.

From Say less, mean more

The Relationship Ladder

Tap the rung you're on with someone and see what moves you up.

From Relationship ladder