True and Useful was my passion for over a year (March ’06 to May ’07).  I posted almost every day, organizing the information, ideas, inspiration and commentary into the Categories you see in the right column.  Then I seemed to hit a wall, losing my energy and commitment to the process of research, design and writing that daily posting requires.

My energy for True and Useful was also diminished by the fact that I started a full time job in an entrepreneurial environment that demanded long hours and deep commitment.  After a year and a half of blood, sweat and tears, I was recently laid off.  I’ve nearly recovered from the shock of being so expendable, so now I’m allowing my natural instincts and interests to guide me in my work.

Reviving True and Useful seems like the right thing to do.  I’m still a s-l-o-w learner, so now more than ever I’m turning to great writers, thinkers, gurus and other inspiring folks to help me continue to figure out what the heck I’m doing here.  And if I’m going to gather and absorb all this good stuff, why not share it with others who might find some of it true and useful for them.

-  A.G.R