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Equations and Starlight
On a backpacking trip in Colorado’s Indian Peaks, a friend taught me differential equations on a log, and I tried to capture the Milky Way with fading eyesight. I didn’t bring home a photo, but I rediscovered the quiet joy of learning and the freedom of what I still can do.

Chris Monnette
Sep 63 min read


Moments of Beauty
Beauty isn’t something to capture or measure. It’s something to notice and feel: a quiet forest, a sailboat on the water, a piece of music that lingers in the heart. These are the moments that stay with us.

Chris Monnette
Aug 173 min read


Am I Still Useful?
What does it mean to be "useful” once the career milestones are behind you? For most of my life, my value was measured in numbers — revenue, deals closed, jobs created. These days, my usefulness shows up in quieter ways: walking with my wife through life’s changes, encouraging a friend, or sharing words that spark reflection.
This post explores learning to fill my own well first so I can keep giving to others, and discovering that purpose can be found in small, intentional ac

Chris Monnette
Aug 104 min read


Physical challenges and lessons learned.
Here is another #StoryWorth question and answer that took me down memory lane. Some of these questions have been fun, but all have been enlightening for me. I would recommend StoryWirth to everyone! What is one of the most significant physical challenges you have ever had to go through? What gave you strength? My rat year at Virginia Military Institute. It was unquestionably one of the most physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding things I have done in my life. I had h

Chris Monnette
Sep 2, 20245 min read
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