Essays

Twenty minutes away can feel like a lifetime

4 hrs ago • Danny Oak

Pull, Don’t Push

I used to believe that progress came from force.

Jan 23 • Danny Oak

Say No Every Day. Say Yes Every Day.

On daily resistance, daily commitment, and staying intact

Jan 16 • Danny Oak

Reducing to Move Forward

You’ve set the goal.

Jan 9 • Danny Oak

The Fear of Moving Wrong

Last April, I quit my 16-year job without knowing what came next.

Jan 1 • Danny Oak

Christmas morning dance

Dec 25, 2025 • Danny Oak

Midsummer Dreams in September

From "one day" to every day

Jun 24, 2025 • Danny Oak

Dreams of Better Mornings

On simple things

Jan 5, 2025 • Danny Oak

Wishing for a Lame 2025

Some lessons take time to be learned

Dec 31, 2024 • Danny Oak

The Art of Crafting Tomorrow

Moving from a diary to a playbook

Sep 3, 2024 • Danny Oak

One man’s trash is another woman’s treasure

The subjectivity of value

Jul 20, 2024 • Danny Oak

The Best Christmas Present Ever

You need nothing but love and support

Dec 27, 2023 • Danny Oak

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