It’s Wednesday, May 13, 2026. I’m coming to you from a sun-drenched plaza in Barcelona after a morning of journaling, coffee, and a serendipitous run-in with a friend. Today, we’re talking about "Social Surface Area." Why does living in a walking city feel so different from living in a driving city? We explore the biological spark of the "unplanned encounter" and how to manufacture that feeling even if you’re stuck in suburban traffic.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

It’s Tuesday, May 13, 2026. Let’s get real for a second: life doesn’t always go according to the business plan. I’ve been feeling some frustrations lately—business isn't exactly where I want it to be. But today’s reminder is for me as much as it is for you: There are no "good" or "bad" events, only the perspectives we choose to wrap around them. We’re diving into the Stoic discipline of controlling the one thing that can’t be imprisoned: your mindset.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.

It’s Friday in Barcelona, and what started as a social game of paddle (padel) on a rooftop court turned into a masterclass in how the ego can sabotage our own happiness. Today, I’m breaking down a heated altercation that happened between courts and why "standing your ground" often costs you far more than you realize. We’re looking at the literal "math of an argument" and how to recognize when your ego is about to overcharge you.

I hope you enjoy it! As always you can learn more and connect with me on my website (andystorch.com) or LinkedIn. And you can find my books - Own Your Career Own Your Life and Own Your Brand, Own Your Career - on Amazon.