Notes From a Slow Coach

Notes From a Slow Coach is my regular blog-style newsletter where I explore something that has recently caught my attention. I often unpack ideas, assumptions, and trends that, if left unexamined, risk diverting us from our natural rhythms and depths. And consider meaningful ways to resist and rebel sustainably, gently, and creatively.

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I often release video versions of the posts, which you can find through the NFASC Playlist on YouTube.

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Previous Posts

Power in persistence

Power in persistence

Persistence has power—it can contribute to a better world, but it can also do the opposite, extracting value and coercing people without consent.

Strength in Numbers

Strength in numbers

Numbers can topple buildings and spark change but can also reduce individuals to statistical fodder and data on a spreadsheet.

No Pain No Gain

No pain, no gain

Without it, we gain nothing. Pain is love, creativity, compassion, and care. Without it, we gain nothing; we simply exist.

It was uncomfortable

It was uncomfortable

Discomfort can be a sign of, and a catalyst for change, a question that pokes and prods, tickling and shaking us awake, even when we would much rather still be asleep.

Power through

Power through

Many people perpetually power through on the fumes of our strength and resolve. It’s no wonder we are burning out.

Emperor Penguins - Stay Strong and Carry On

Stay strong and carry on

What does it mean to stay strong and carry on? What sort of strength do we need to maintain? Where does it come from? What does it look like?

Host, Artisan, or Entertainer

Are You More of a Host, Artisan, or Entertainer?

Have you ever seen homes lit up at night and wondered what the lights in the windows say about the people inside? Just me? OK…

Anticipation

Two Sides of Anticipation

What does anticipation feel like to you? Does it carry a flavour of dread, excitement, or something else entirely?