# Mindset

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Intuit Stock and the AI Panic: The Small Business Reality

Feb 12, 2026

Is AI really going to replace accounting software? When Intuit stock fell under $400, I didn’t panic — I leaned on what I know from running small businesses.

Arianna Fontana and the Art of Lasting Six Olympic Games

Feb 11, 2026

From Turin 2006 to Cortina 2026, Arianna Fontana has won medals in six Olympic Games, building a career defined by reinvention and resilience.

Then and Now: What I Learned by Reading My Journal from 7 Years Ago

Jan 29, 2026

A seven-year-old journal entry becomes a time machine—revealing how ambition softened into presence, and what it really means to live intentionally.

Vinyl, Beginner’s Mind, and the Albums That Slow the Room Down

Jan 14, 2026

Vinyl collecting doesn’t have to be expensive or performative. I buy records that slow the room down and invite full, front-to-back listening.

Enjoy the Life You Have: A Reflection on Comparison and Living Now

Jan 8, 2026

A reminder to enjoy the life you have, stop comparing, and make sure you’re actually living.

Put Down the Phone: Why Being Present Matters More Than Recording

Jan 1, 2026

Why do we film life instead of living it? A New Year’s reflection on presence, phones, and letting moments be enough.

Creating a Sanctuary at Home: How Music Helped Me Transform a Forgotten Room

Dec 11, 2025

A forgotten basement became the most meaningful room in my home — a quiet sanctuary built for music, learning, and slowing down. Inspired by my dad’s garage and Philippe Dufour’s morning ritual, this space reminded me that sanctuary isn’t a destination. It’s intention, light, warmth, and one small corner you claim for yourself.

Momentum in the Woods: A Parenting Lesson About Balance and Moving Forward

Nov 26, 2025

A walk in the woods with my daughter turned into a lesson about momentum, balance, and why moving forward is almost always easier than standing still.

The Most Important Decision You’ll Ever Make (and It’s Not What You Think)

Nov 25, 2025

The best advice I’ve ever given my kids isn’t about work or money. It’s about love—and the choice that shapes the rest of your life.

Tightly Held Opinions, Loosely Held Wisdom

Nov 24, 2025

What if the wisest thing you could say today was “I don’t know”? This reflection explores the power of open-mindedness, the discipline of thinking, and why tightly held opinions often get in the way of true wisdom.

New Mantra: It’ll Be All Right

Nov 7, 2025

While listening to music and thinking through a problem, a quiet phrase came to me: “It’ll be all right. You’re gonna be all right.” A new mantra, born from stillness.

How to Maintain, Organize and Clean Your Vinyl Record Collection

Oct 30, 2025

A simple, proven method for cleaning and caring for vinyl records. From garage setups and vacuum cleaners to anti-static tricks and organizing by mood, here’s how to keep your collection quiet, clean, and built for a lifetime of enjoyment.