Duane Rollins

Last week I finally hit that brick wall, commonly known as writer's block. I just couldn't get my words together as I've been cranking daily on my tome. I'd start sentences, but couldn't finish them. Thoughts would come to me

And just like that, half of the year is behind us! You're either excited about that fact or mortified. Now is probably an excellent time to revisit some of the goals you set at the top of the year. Take a moment to answer the following questions: * How

It finally happened. After 3 years of faithfully dodging everything the pandemic threw at me, I finally caught COVID. I thought I was invincible, but alas, I'm just normal like every other human. Thankfully, symptoms are mild and I'm already on the road to recovery. Nothing

An excerpt from my book - Who am I? Who am I to write this book? To share my words? To share my creation? To speak on the light that lives within? I am no expert. No academic. No scholar. No divine figure. No religious leader. Who am I to

Every Friday, I share other great content (with some added context) to dive into over the weekend. These could be articles, podcasts, videos, Twitter threads, or other great newsletters. In short, these are the most interesting of the interesting stuff I've come across. Like what you’re getting

Birthdays are a time of celebration, reflection, and no-judgment sugar intake. My kind of day. Here's my review of my latest trip around the sun: 1. Best moment. This one is very easy - the birth of my daughter. There's no greater joy I've

A follow-up to a previous timely reminders post. Again, thank me later. 1. Change the filter on your refrigerator for the water dispenser. 2. Get rid of those scuffs on the wall. Magic Erasers work wonders. 3. Schedule your yearly physical with your doctor. 4. Get your teeth cleaned. Trips

Every Friday, I share other great content (with some added context) to dive into over the weekend. These could be articles, podcasts, videos, Twitter threads, or other great newsletters. In short, these are the most interesting of the interesting stuff I've come across. Like what you’re getting

The problem with knowledge is that you know too much. By trade, training, and experience, I'm a designer. I know a ton about brands, how websites come together, creating visuals, color theory, tools of the trade, design research methods, and more. Additionally, I possess extensive knowledge of business,

"You can visit pity city, just don't live there." - Jeanie Daniel Duck (see editor's note for more context) In positive psychology, there's a concept called Learned Optimism coined by Martin E. P. Seligman. In his book of the same name, he