Transmissions from the cockpit
Captain's Log
Things I find interesting, what I'm doing, learning, thinking, predicting, and figuring out about myself. Not content — just honest writing.
The Case for Storymaxxing
Coming SoonWhy I'm building my life around stories instead of milestones. The philosophy behind this entire site — and the bet I'm making that interesting beats impressive every single time.
How I Travel for Free (The Points Game Explained)
Coming Soon12+ credit cards, 3+ years of free flights and hotels, and the system that makes it all work. A practical breakdown of how I hacked the travel game.
Gujarati Kid in the Midwest
Coming SoonWhat it's like to grow up in Ahmedabad, cross an ocean, and end up in the cornfields of central Illinois. The culture shock, the adjustment, and the identity you build from the collision.
Why I Love the Sun (More Than a Normal Amount)
Coming SoonIt's not about vitamin D. It's about what sunlight represents — optimism, possibility, the feeling that today could be the day something good happens. A love letter to the star.
What Fantasy Football Taught Me About Decision-Making
Coming Soon85% championship success rates, Hero RB frameworks, and the surprising parallels between drafting a roster and building a life. Process over outcome, every time.
The 50-State Project: Why I'm Visiting Every State
Coming Soon31 new states planned for 2026. The strategy, the routing, the obsessive spreadsheet. Why seeing your own country matters more than checking off countries abroad.