Articles

I’m part adventurer and part renaissance man with some dabbler and jack of all trades thrown in. These articles are part of my exploration of life.

A photograph of cut-out fish hanging from ropes. The ropes divide the picture into thirds. A variation of the Law of Thirds.

How to achieve success with only 1/3 of the solution

I call this concept "The rule of thirds." We can use this rule to help us find alternate solutions or judge whether we are achieving success with the one solution we are using.
Bahamas. Sunrise. Pink sand beaches.

You can’t be depressed when you’re impressed

We talk about whether depression is in the mind or the body. And, another tool to help you feel better before you even know you need to feel better.
Natural gas stove burning blue.

How much oxygen is consumed by fossil fuels per year?

What if the driver of climate change is NOT carbon dioxide but oxygen depletion? See the math to compare CO2 emissions to oxygen burned.
A colorful yet stormy sea Bahamas with a tiny sailboat on the horizon.

My quest for happiness

An introduction to my adventure in depression.
A series about how to find/create more joy in life. Everyone can benefit from these life lessons and activities.
The argonauts logo

The Argonauts, Inc.

The story about Scott's first website and business.
Global Oxygen Cycle sources and sinks. Illustration of oxygen being exchanged between land, sea, air and space, plus mankind's industry.

How much oxygen is consumed by the Earth per year by natural causes?

There are many ways oxygen is burned/consumed/oxidized. It is a very reactive element. We highlight the major natural causes, like: respiration, decomposition, forest fires, rust and more.
Bahamas pink sand close up

Is depression a matter of mind over matter?

But is thinking the only way out of depression? Is depression simply mind over matter? If you are a fan of social media, you might think so.
A close up photo of the Bahamas' pink sand beach and cockle shell.

A reverse psychology trick for depression

You will be surprised what you discover with this reverse psychology trick that we can use on our “bad” emotions, whether that be depression or anything else.
Two contradicting memes side-by-side. Batman slapping Robin telling him, "Happiness is a choice." And a sad dog thinking people don't understand that depression is not a choice. ."

Happiness is a choice, or is it?

Welcome to part 3 in my series on depression. Today, we will discuss whether happiness is a choice or not. And I will give you two more simple solutions to feeling better right now.
Do cats get depressed

Is depression bad?

Is depression bad or good, abnormal or normal? Is depression a bodily sensation or an emotional feeling? The answer will surprise you and help you feel better.
The Dreamaplay hats. Each representing a different aspect of how to dream, and how to turn dreams into reality, and how to enjoy living your dream. The colander with lightbulb for dream it! The treasure map folded into a paper hat for map it! And the jester's hat for play it.

How to turn dreams into reality (kid-friendly version)

A kid-friendly introduction to how to turn dreams into reality. We’ll walk you through the whole process in this beautiful infographic: dreaming (goal setting and optimistic thinking), mapping (planning and perseverance) and playing (enjoying the journey and mindfulness).
The Hero's Journey

What is an adventure?

Words like adventure, hero and epic have become cliches that have lost their meaning. So unfortunately we can't say: "I'm a hero going on an epic adventure," and be meaningful. So, what exactly is an adventure? And how do we make every day an adventure?