writing

Right. rite. write.
"If I had more time, I would have written less."

I first started writing on the internet when I was 12 years-old, and quickly became an avid member of the now-extinct Xanga community.

 

Ever since I can remember, I’ve dreamed of writing a book. In 2021, I did it; publishing “Dear Atlas: It’s me; your Dad.” which is now available on Amazon.com for purchase. ​

9 years in the making.

Oops. I did it again.
"Use the right tool for the job."

From the laughter-filled chaos of childhood adventures to the reflective quiet of life’s crossroads, “Priceless” spans the gamut of human emotion, offering insights into the shared experiences that define us. 

Aaron Plaat Blog

My words.
my mind.
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2 Rules

When I worked at Expensify, the former tech giant of the expense world, there were two simple rules that everybody in the company agreed to follow. 1. Get sh*t done 2. Don’t ruin it

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Sweet Spot

There was a time in my life where I traveled the world with a yearning for more; new sights, sounds, cities, experiences, flavors and strangers along the way. I wanted it all with a

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D-Day

For the last week or so, I’ve taken a look back in time; reading and watching documentaries about the D-Day beach landing on June 6th, 1944. War is never a beautiful thing. It simply

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Sprout

It’s incredible to see we’re now living in a time where books such as 1984 are now getting banned in schools. That’s gotta be a sign of the end times that even Atheists could

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The Bacon

During the last few weeks, I’ve had a few wake-up calls related to my work/occupation that have presented themselves as difficult growth opportunities. While I’m not a big fan of ‘manifestation’, I believe there

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Shift

There are a lot of big shifts happening in the world right now, all of which have a common theme; the old way things were done is now being replaced by something new. A

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Occupation

Occupation is a funny word. It can be used to describe what somebody does for a profession, it can also be used to describe the state of mind somebody has when they take out

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Merry Go-Round

The world is changing. The world is changing. Fast. Beyond changing fast – it’s also changing the rules of how the game is played. For example, the AI revolution won’t make the existing workforce

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Freak Show

There are a lot of things that make a community special; location, sensation, experiences and tribes are a few of the elements that make something spectaclar. In the last few years, I’ve spent a

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