Daily Reflections
A Step In The Right Direction
A Step In The Right Direction Today’s announcement from Whatnot marks a shift many of us in the hobby have been waiting for: regulation around
The Butterfly Effect Of Compulsion
The Butterfly Effect Of Compulsion I’ve always been fascinated by the butterfly effect—the idea that a small change in one moment can ripple forward, altering
Brick By Brick: The Slow Work Of Recovery
Brick By Brick: The Slow Work Of Recovery Recovery is not a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s a slow, deliberate process that can
Defining Words
Defining Words Words are used every day to describe ourselves, others, and the situations we’re in. In therapy, I often hear clients express their desire
The Speculation Spiral
The Speculation Spiral In his recent viral post on LinkedIn, Upper Deck President Jason Masherah addressed a topic few inside the industry have been willing
The Price Of Perspective
The Price Of Perspective The hobby has always been about joy, nostalgia, and personal meaning—not treating every card like a stock to be speculated on.
When Joy Outweighs Value
When Joy Outweighs Value Have you ever opened a box of cards—maybe just a blaster or mega box—chasing that one big hit for your PC?
Curiosity, Creativity, & Consistency
Curiosity, Creativity, & Consistency In 2017, I had the opportunity to attend the ISRU Summer Camp in person on Governor’s Island and to purchase a
The Hobby At A Crossroad
The Hobby At A Crossroad This past week marked the 45th National Sports Collectors Convention at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL—the
Chasing Every Trend
Chasing Every Trend It’s almost impressive how quickly Topps and Fanatics can find a way to commercialize whatever’s trending. Every viral character, toy, or pop-culture
Understanding Impulsivity: When Stress Leads To Quick Fixes
Understanding Impulsivity: When Stress Leads To Quick Fixes What Is Impulsivity?WebMD describes impulsivity as a tendency to act without foresight or much thought. Impulsivity is
Fight Or Flight
Fight Or Flight There’s a moment many of us know too well—the point where everything starts spinning, your chest tightens, and no matter how much