by David Brown | Apr 22, 2025 | Blog, Journal, Travel |
There is a kind of freedom that those who experience it know intimately. It is the union of man and machine, man and earth, man and himself. It is a freedom that cannot be replaced or replicated by any other means—the freedom of solo riding a motorcycle. The wind...
by David Brown | Apr 1, 2025 | Blog, Insight, Journal, Thoughts |
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom.”-Lao Tzu “It is through wonder that men now begin and originally began to philosophize.” – Aristotle Lao Tzu highlights that true wisdom comes from...
by David Brown | Mar 25, 2025 | Business / Entrepreneurship, HumanFirst, Journal, Leadership, Productivity, Thoughts |
Every job seeker knows the frustration: you find an entry-level job posting that sounds perfect—until you see those dreaded words: “1–2 years of experience required.” We’ve all been there. Whether as a recent grad or someone new to an industry, you hit a wall that...
by David Brown | Mar 18, 2025 | HumanFirst, Journal, Thoughts |
Matshona Dhliwayo once said, “An archer must never blame the target for missing it.” It’s a simple but powerful idea. It reminds us to look at our actions and choices instead of blaming others when things don’t go as planned. Too often, we take good advice and put it...
by David Brown | Mar 11, 2025 | Blog, HumanFirst, Insight, Journal, Leadership |
We wear many hats throughout our lives. Some of these hats are roles we choose, while others are roles that choose us. I see myself as a husband and father—a guardian; a hiker and non-profit founder—a healer; a trooper—a protector; and a writer and musician—a creator....
by David Brown | Mar 4, 2025 | HumanFirst, Journal |
I called to talk about business. As I usually do. When I called, I had my agenda of things I needed to discuss. There is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. As a man not keen on wasting others’ time, I immediately dispensed with the formal pleasantries...
