This is where I tell how great I am, right?
Well I'd rather let the work speak for itself. Scroll below and make the judgment for yourself.
Instead I'd rather tell you why I do this work.
I want to make the world a better place than when I came into it.
As such, I have 2 goals in life: 1) help others cultivate meaning and purpose. 2) help push human progress forward by solving global issues.
How does one describe one’s Self?
The Self is more than merely labels. That is only one portion.
First and foremost, I’m a human being.
I have needs, desires, fears, emotions, and a body that can experience suffering. Just like you.
We may not agree on how we identify in values (self-image) or the actions we take (self-efficacy); however, we all share the same being. As such, we can see our being in each other and agree that we both want to minimize suffering and experience more human flourishing.
As you continue reading, you may be challenged in your thinking. You may not agree. Just remember our north star: making the world better than when we came into it.
How? Excellent question.
Changing the world starts with the individual. To understand what I do, it would be beneficial to understand how I show up in the world as an individual. My self-image.
Our actions are downstream from our values. They help us to decide what is most important. One value takes priority while the rest are slaves to that first value.
Personalities are nature's way of randomizing and creating solutions to the current state of the world. Given a context, each combination of personality traits may work better than others. Understanding one's personality better frames the actions one takes.
Openness: Moderately High
Conscientiousness: High
Extraversion: Moderately Low
Agreeableness: Moderately Low
Neuroticism: Moderately Low
Although it can be dangerous to identify with your insecurities, it can be equally dangerous to hide them in your shadow unaddressed. They influence your actions just as much as values and personality traits.
Ah, yes. This is what you came for. The labels I use to describe my actions. Without them you are unsure how to relate your self-image to mine.
I believe that education underlies all other complex problems in our society. If we solve the problems in the education system, we can prepare students with the skills they need to solve all other global problems. Then, by combining what they care about with acts that are consequential to society, they can find purpose.
I’m obsessed with learning as much as possible and transferring that knowledge to others so it may be applied for bettering people’s lives.
For years I’ve tried being an entrepreneur. I’ve led and managed teams. But where I most thrive is being an artist. Even if I’m not being paid for it, I still want to create. I want to bring order to chaos in the most beautiful way possible, showing others what we are all striving for. The medium may change from architecture, to design, to photography, to writing, and so on, but the desire to take ideas and turn them into reality still remains.
Social technology is a tool that directs people to knowingly or unknowingly take certain actions, and in so doing it has the ability to shape an extremely broad range of human action.
You can not change the world without knowing how the world truly works. Not what we wish to believe. Truth is, everything in society was intentionally designed. If negative consequences are occurring in our complex systems, then it is time for redesigning. I try to design interventions, through education, philosophy, or challenging social norms, that may positively shape our society going forward. I’ve never been driven much by money, but rather the size of the impact I can make.
So what are the concrete actions I take? What am I doing? What is my self-efficacy?
I’m the Founder of Plato University, which provides free online courses to help students find purpose and learn skills to solve global challenges. Try one of course below.
I also help mission driven people create mastery, skill based online courses and remote active learning programs so their knowledge can help impact thousands of people. I share how to turn your wisdom into actionable education on the Theory into Action podcast.
I capture beautiful people and beautiful places through boudoir and lifestyle photography. I don't photograph for money and instead collaborate with others who wish to make art.
I write essays on life,to equip you with practical philosophies, new perspectives, and modern understandings of global issues so that change can start with you. It will help you to become a more critical thinker, find purpose in your life, and discover why you would want to take action in changing the world.
An essay reflecting on the dark side of consistently creating content, what a content creators intention should be, and how to create content that is both sensational and valuable.
An essay reflecting on the dark side of consistently creating content, what a content creators intention should be, and how to create content that is both sensational and valuable.
An essay reflecting on the five stages of relationships for both monogamists and non-monogamists, delineating when a romantic interest should move to the next stage.
I design websites and branding for startups, entrepreneurs, and content creators who want to market and sell their big ideas for more impact. I have expertise in web design, marketing, and content management systems. My strengths include human centered design thinking, marketing optimized sales funnels, and storytelling through branding and design. Work with someone ambitious as you are.
My hope is that in the process of learning about me, you learned something about your-Self. If you made it this far, either my being, my identity, or my work has brought value to you. Consider showing gratitude by being a patron of my work.
If you'd like to consult with me about any of my endeavors, please schedule a time below.