Conor Dewey

🙏 29 Principles for 29 Years

Today I turned 29 and this birthday has more of a “nothing” feeling than those before it. I don't quite have an answer for why that's the case. Maybe it's part of getting older. Maybe it's more stability in my day-to-day than in years past...

☯️ On Black and White Thinking

We often focus on the “right” way to do things, but just as important, is the “wrong” way to go about things. I’ve recently become much more aware of an anti-pattern that I keep running up against...

🌍 Notes on A Man Without a Country

A Man Without a Country is a collection of essays from author Kurt Vonnegut. It’s a short and informal read, like chatting with a friend over a cup of coffee, a friend with uniquely lighthearted and thoughtful views...

🙏 28 Principles for 28 Years

I turned 28 years old a few weeks ago. It feels simply alright. I’m both as grateful as ever, and things are as hard as ever. I’ve written some version of this post each year, for the last 6 years...

🚸 Proposal for a Less Common Career Path

There are a seemingly endless number of ways to make a living today. This optionality can paralyze young people, and rightfully so, as it all feels very permanent and important...

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