I spent years trying to solve my own fragmentation by adding more to my plate.
For a long time, I was exactly where you are: doing well on the outside but feeling like momentum had turned into maintenance. I thought the answer was to keep adding responsibilities at work and home, hoping the ‘right’ one would finally bring clarity. Instead, I just felt more scattered.
I didn’t need to blow up my life. I needed to see it clearly.
I discovered that agency doesn’t come from adding commitments—it comes from choosing with clarity. I used the very journaling and sense-making practices you see on this site to stop the ‘noise’ and start making high-stakes decisions with confidence. I navigated the transition from being overwhelmed to being directed, and now I coach men in technical careers to do the same.
| Where You Are Now | Where We Are Going |
| Adding roles to find meaning. | Choosing commitments with clarity. |
| Feeling fragmented and scattered. | Regaining focus and direction. |
| Outward success, inward plateau. | Success that feels coherent. |
Ready to find your direction?
If my story sounds like yours, let’s skip the small talk. You aren’t looking to burn everything down; you just want to understand what actually deserves your energy.
Choose your path:
- The Individual Path: Schedule a free 30 minute clarity call (email me @ scott@penandjournal.com) to discuss coaching and how to move past your current plateau.
- The Self-Guided Path: Use my 7-Day Journaling Schedule to start making sense of the noise on your own.