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A Story All Your Own
On reclaiming your voice and finding your style.
Dec 15 • Derek MacDonald
A Cup Of What Sets Your Heart On Fire
Accidentally finding your purpose.
Dec 8 • Derek MacDonald
Secret Sun Dog Celebrations
The elusive beauty of mindful living.
Dec 1 • Derek MacDonald
This Dead-End American Life
Side-hustles, self-help spirals, and the creator economy's fatal flaw.
Oct 15 • Derek MacDonald
Consistency Is Ruining My Life
After 18 months straight, I’m not publishing weekly essays anymore.
Sep 8 • Derek MacDonald
An Artist's Way Of Starting Over
Wanting a clean slate doesn't mean getting one.
Sep 1 • Derek MacDonald
What Lonely Men Won't Say Online (Or In-Person)
Insisting everything's fine doesn't make it true.
Aug 25 • Derek MacDonald
What Actually Happened After My Traumatic Brain Injury
Closing the gap between creativity and stability—financially, mentally, emotionally.
Aug 18 • Derek MacDonald
Don't Forget To Pick Your Head Up
You'll miss the view you worked so hard for.
Aug 11 • Derek MacDonald
Stop Sitting Alone At The Digital Table
When your invitation never shows up, show up anyway.
Aug 4 • Derek MacDonald
Becoming Who You Want To Be By Pretending To Be Someone Else
The mental magic trick that saved my life.
Jul 28 • Derek MacDonald
For When Your Spark Burns Out
The poem that reminds me to accept wayward progress.
Jul 21 • Derek MacDonald
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