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Life

Fulfillment is an accumulation feeling

Finding fulfillment (ikigai) is easy, but most people fail because they’re doing it backwards. Fulfillment follows when you’re doing the right things.

By Peter, 5 daysFebruary 24, 2026 ago
Communication

Storytelling versus Communication

Communication is about information transfer. Storytelling is about emotional connection. They are not the same. Learn the difference.

By Peter, 2 weeksFebruary 17, 2026 ago
Career

A class I never expected to teach

I teach classes and workshops, but when I was young teaching was the farthest thing from my mind. Be open to opportunity, and challenge your limiting beliefs.

By Peter, 3 weeksFebruary 9, 2026 ago
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Rabbit Hole Day 2026

January 27th is Rabbit Hole Day, the birthday of Lewis Carroll. For a few minutes today, put down your cares and do something whimsical!

By Peter, 1 monthJanuary 27, 2026 ago
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New book alert! Cover reveal! Unboxing!

Unboxing my new book of poetry and photography, the third in the series. Enjoy this cover reveal and goofy unboxing video!

By Peter, 1 monthJanuary 19, 2026 ago
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When to believe AI

I asked ChatGPT to rate me as a coach compared to an experienced, skilled baseline. I graded out pretty good.

By Peter, 2 monthsJanuary 12, 2026 ago
Leadership

A pebble in your shoe

Force-fitting someone into a project is like putting a pebble in your shoe. Instead, let them off the hook and focus on the people excited to be included.

By Peter, 2 monthsJanuary 5, 2026 ago
Leadership

People will work with you, against you, or around you

Your team will learn to work with you, work around you, or work against you. As a leader, your behavior drives which they choose.

By Peter, 3 monthsDecember 8, 2025 ago
Peter's Progress

I will not be reduced—how far I’ve come and why it matters to you

Everyone says I should niche down and focus on one type of coaching. But I cannot and will not be reduced to a sliver of the value I am.

By Peter, 3 monthsNovember 17, 2025 ago
A red arrow pointing up with the word "up" printed on it.
Communication

Intelligence signaling leads to a surprising epiphany about living authentically (maybe)

Intelligence signaling is when you believe one thing and then say something else to show people that you’re smarter than everyone else. It doesn’t work.

By Peter, 4 monthsOctober 27, 2025 ago

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