Jack Bilson On…

Vulnerability

  • On Vulnerability

    Vulnerability is not the opposite of strength. But that is how it often feels. We are taught to build walls. We are encouraged to be rational, self-sufficient and immune to disorder and chaos. We should be disciplined and in control… Continue reading

  • On Communication

    We can tell when someone is creating something to show it to others, for no other reason than to put their cleverness on display. Equally, we can tell when someone is creating for no other reason than they must. Others… Continue reading

  • On Sincerity

    We say we want honesty. Across social media and podcasts, there is praise for people who are being real and transparent, but in practice, sincerity has become a strangely uncomfortable thing. Modern life has a way of making sincerity feel… Continue reading

  • On Failure

    Failure is not the opposite of success. It might just be the opposite of nothing. It is what happens when we try to do something that matters, inevitably falling short of the unreasonably high expectation we have set for ourselves:… Continue reading