Mark Surfas.
Essays, and things too short to be essays. Strong Opinions, weakly held.
Recent writing
2024—2026Strange but true: lifting weights changes everything
A deadline is a decision you've outsourced to the calendar.
Most productivity advice is a story about someone else's temperament.
The inbox is other people's to-do list for you.
What Happens When You Unplug: My Post-Grand Canyon Digital Detox
After a week on the Colorado River with zero connectivity, I came home profoundly changed. Here is my experiment to lower the noise and increase the signal.
The Article About Ice Cream Sandwiches You Need Right Now
Dirty secret. I love Ice Cream.
About
By day I do other things; this site is where the leftover thoughts go. I've kept it deliberately boring on purpose — no comments, no metrics, no growth strategy. The best way to reach me is email. I read everything and reply to most, eventually.
Now
Writing more, posting less. Rereading instead of reading. Trying to finish the notebook before starting the next one, for once.