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The boat wasn't the problem. I was.
A review of Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin and what it made me realize about my pickleball doubles partner.
You Don’t Owe Anyone the Rest of the Game
Whether it's basketball or pickleball, if a game stops feeling safe, you have every right to walk away. Here's why quitting isn’t weakness.
Managing Conflict in Pickleball: Why I Don’t Go to the Net
A personal look at how I handle conflict in pickleball tournaments. From net confrontations to mental resets, here's how I protect my focus and peace.
30 Games Isn't Data. It's a Guess: Why DUPR Fails New Pickleball Players
A real rating needs real data. Here's why 30 games isn't enough for a trustworthy DUPR score, and what two Berkeley papers reveal about rating system flaws.
Dazzle Camo and the Ben Johns Effect: Confuse Your Opponent, Win the Point
From zig-zag stripes to neon chaos, Ben Johns’ fashion choices might just be strategic — inspired by the disorienting genius of World War I dazzle camouflage.
Why I Still Believe in Open Source (Even When It’s a Mess)
Open source isn’t perfect — but here’s why it’s still worth fighting for, and how we can build something better together.