Daily Reflections

Annual Card Collecting Review & Plan For 2026 2025 was a year I jumped right back into collecting after an on and off relationship with

The Collecting-Gambling Spectrum For as long as trading cards have existed, collecting has lived somewhere on a spectrum. On one end is pure collecting –

The Power Of Connection There’s a certain kind of strength that doesn’t just come from willpower, discipline, or overcoming urges. It comes from connection. From

Self-Forgiveness Why is self-forgiveness so difficult? And how can we expect others to forgive us if we cannot forgive ourselves? These are questions that have

Staying Connected Between Meetings One of the most encouraging things we’ve experienced recently is the volume and depth of feedback coming from our community. Messages

Paper & Chrome: A Connection Facade When I got back into buying cards about eighteen months ago, I was at a point in my life

Burnout, Awareness, & Sustainable Leadership Burnout doesn’t usually announce itself. It doesn’t show up as a dramatic breaking point or a conscious decision to halt

The Myth Of Liquidity In The Hobby One of the most dangerous misconceptions in modern collecting is the idea that cards are “liquid”. The word

Mind Over Matter There are moments in recovery when the urge doesn’t feel like a thought—it feels like a force. It shows up suddenly, loudly,

When Dopamine Changes Addresses Recovery has a way of creating open space. When one behavior is removed or slowed down, something else often rushes in

The Importance Of Mental Health This week began with heartbreaking news, and it’s understandable if it’s been sitting with you since. A 25-year-old NFL player,

Living With Rage Rage is an emotion that, when people see it surface, they often immediately label the person as a villain. But rage is