I’ve been thinking about ‘East of Eden’, and I found myself drawn to Lee’s life vision, which is kind of the opposite of today’s deteriorating attention spans and overcommitted lives.

Sometimes, to lead, you need to step out of the way. But finding the balance between autonomy and accountability is never easy.

Being overwhelmed makes me think of time, and how to be inside of it rather than try to control it.

Kening Zhu advocates for creating a ‘digital garden’—a personal world prioritized over audience engagement. This serves as a reminder of the importance of reflection and personal ideology in shaping our digital and intellectual landscapes. It is something I want to focus on soon.

I’m going to begin the year with introspection, uncertainty, and a desire for new experiences and growth. I have been thinking about focus and setting new goals now that I’ve found some success in prioritizing. But perhaps it is time for setting a new kind of focus. + East of Eden and the beauty in beginnings.

Through Tom Joad, Steinbeck communicates one of his greatest lessons. The power of resistance.

And on to Grapes of Wrath