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Rethink how you move through the world. Join readers from over 37 countries who believe reflecting on small, but meaningful, moments can create enough…

Sep 30, 2024 • Derek MacDonald

The Kind Of Men Who Stand Up First

How people respond tells you a lot about what they’ve been through.

Mar 2 • Derek MacDonald

Hypervigilance And The Modern Expectation Of Constant Availability

The price of existing is going up.

Feb 23 • Derek MacDonald

Preserving Bits And Pieces Of Your Favorite Things

Nostalgia was never the point.

Feb 16 • Derek MacDonald

To Be Heard, Held, Or Helped

Conversations that go beyond asking 'what's new?'

Feb 9 • Derek MacDonald

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What Lonely Men Won't Say Online (Or In-Person)

Aug 25, 2025 • Derek MacDonald

The Masked Destruction Of "Male Loneliness"

Jan 15, 2025 • Derek MacDonald

A Cup Of What Sets Your Heart On Fire

Dec 8, 2025 • Derek MacDonald

For When Your Spark Burns Out

Jul 21, 2025 • Derek MacDonald

Reflections and field notes for navigating daily life.

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Rediscovering Analog Joy

Resurrecting your low-tech childhood hobbies with Caleb Walker.

Jan 28 • Derek MacDonald

41:39

The Other Side Of Shame And Fear

Watch the replay of my conversation with Josh Woll on the Clear Conversations podcast.

Nov 26, 2025 • Derek MacDonald and Josh Woll

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The Trouble With Treating Jobs Like Trophies

Caleb Walker returns to chat about the blowback of mismanaged expectations.

Oct 22, 2025 • Derek MacDonald

34:47

Why I Wrote About Male Loneliness

Reflecting on communication and personal growth.

Sep 4, 2025 • Derek MacDonald

Unobstructed

Unobstructed

Stories and field notes on the small, but meaningful, moments that help you rethink how you move through the world.

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