Hi friend!

Here's something for you to...

1) watch.

It's been awhile.

Chris D'Elia's first video addressing his sexual misconduct allegations last year.

This past weekend, a friend and I were discussing the #MeToo movement and cancel culture—the good, the bad, and the gray.

She brought up a great point: Despite the level of misconduct, these major figures should use their platforms to shed light on sexual abuse and harassment on their path to redemption.

We revisited Louis CK's email addressing his misconduct. And Chris's video came out the day after we chatted. It hasn't necessarily changed any of my opinions, but it's thought-provoking nonetheless.

On a lighter note...

2) read.

For a More Creative Brain Follow These 5 Steps

By James Clear, author of Atomic Habits.

#5 is my favorite.

3) use.

Paprika

Not the spice—the app.

Paprika lets you bypass those annoying, ad-filled food blogs when you're trying to find and follow a recipe.

You can download the ingredients and instructions with ease and even create a grocery list for all the things you plan to cook for the week.

4) listen to.

Naked Sunday—Dillan Taylor

I was on a podcast!

Caleb Nelson was a kind and gracious host and he helped me tell my story. We discuss how I crawled out of rock bottom and how I've managed to create a pretty great life for myself.

I think it's a lovely conversation that encompasses much of what I write about to bug all of you. Give it a listen!

(The link provides routes to whatever your preferred podcast platform is.)

Extras.

Sketch video.

Hot date

I went on a date with a real woman who exists.

Some of my blogs.

How to Ethically ‘Use’ Your Friends to Get What You Want

One of my favorite things I've ever written.

Follow me on Medium!

Fuck your identity

On avoiding putting yourself in a box.

Embarrassing moment at the gym

A helpful reminder.

Quotes.

“We still need to get up in the morning and do our job as human beings, which is to be helpful and kind to other such beings.”

-Massimo Pigliucci

“There is only one world, the world pressing against you at this minute. There is only one minute in which you are alive, this minute here and now. The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle.”

-Storm Jameson

“If you invest all of your identity in one basket, then you put your self-esteem and emotional wellbeing at risk.”

-Mark Manson

As always, reach out to me on Twitter @DillanRoy if you have any questions or feedback.

Thank you so much for the support, friends! If you enjoyed this newsletter, I encourage you to forward it or invite your friends to subscribe. I hope you all are happy and healthy 😎

Much love.

Dill 💙