What’s happening /now
AS A THINKER | WRITER | LEARNER | MAKER
The big picture view of what I’m up to as of 8 July 2026.
Meeting & mentoring inspiring people
Being around inspiring people making inspiring things is the best motivator, and what gives me the most energy is helping others think through tough problems. That’s why you’ll most likely find me at the Hack Aotearoa fortnightly co-working space for startup founders or attending a ProductTank Aotearoa meetup.
I’m mentoring one pair, and recently had another individual seek me out for my clarity coaching offer. I do not promise that I’ll have the answers they’re looking for or that my style will suit them, but it’s been really meaningful to hear that this is the exact reason why they’re asking for my time and feedback. Heartwarming!
Always creating & tinkering
In addition to my blog (cross-posted to Substack) that I update when the mood strikes me rather than on a set schedule, I’ve also started a new podcast for sharing on-the-go reflections intended to get me and the listeners up and moving while thinking through relatable situations (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, YT Music, PocketCasts, Substack). This was born out of the days where I had something I wanted to say, but wanted to walk rather than sit and write.
I’ve paused a lot of my other creative pursuits at the moment like vibe coding, book writing, and other projects to focus on some more important things in my life, career, and health.
Travel Planning
Going to Christchurch later this month simply to work remote from a different location, catch up with South Island friends, and enjoy the change of pace.
Going to Sydney for my 40th in September because I wanted to explore a new city without massively going over our holiday budget for the year (we already went to the Formula 1 season opener race in Melbourne back in March). While I’ve got the itch to go back to a country or continent where I don’t speak the language, that might come again next year depending on how life goes.
REading, playing, or generally consuming
- INSPIRED: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love (book)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (book) → first time reading the book series, and now on the fifth since the start of the year
- Fallout: New Vegas (game)
Hogwarts Legacy (game) → to go with the books- F1 25 (game) → learning the Formula 1 tracks and driving skills
- Tribe of Mentors (book)
- Korean & Chess daily lessons on Duolingo
Thanks to Derek Sivers for the /now page inspiration—you should have one too!