Lance's Letter

8 Theories Why Everyone's a Terrible Driver

When it comes to the vibes, I don’t think I’m the only one who has noticed that over the past few years the roads have become a complete disaster.

Aug 7 • 

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July 2025

Paternity Leave and the Changing Dynamics of Parenting

The bar is still pretty low for dads. But it’s in everyone’s best interest that we collectively raise it.

Jul 25 • 

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June 2025

Living in the Digitally Addled State of Being

On the difficulties of doing anything in 2025

Jun 6 • 

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March 2025

The Next Big Thing

Mike Tyson once said that everybody has a plan until they get punched in the month. Every future parent has a plan until they actually become one.

Mar 21 • 

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January 2025

Three Things. Which Two Will You Be Excellent At?

The talent of saying no—not only to others, but to yourself—is one of the most important skills to cultivate, and (in my opinion) one of the least…

Jan 30 • 

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The Emptiness of an Optimal Morning Routine

I’m writing this in January, the month when the illusion of lasting fulfillment through brutally disciplined optimization is still alive and well.

Jan 21 • 

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September 2024

April 2024

January 2024

August 2023

October 2022

7 Thoughts on Not Using Instagram

I have barely used instagram for the past month or so, and it's been great

Oct 19, 2022 • 

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July 2022