Hi, I’m Christopher Sherrod. This site is a living library of the lessons I’ve learned from nearly dying, letting go of a fast-paced career, and building a fulfilling life.

I’m a writer, artist, and fulfilling lifestyle advocate. I help people unplug from toxic modern systems and reconnect with what really matters: health, truth, creativity, and joy.

Some of that takes the form of essays. Some of it becomes fiction. Some of it becomes books or courses. All of it comes from the same place: trying to live honestly, pay attention, and make something useful from what I have learned.

If you are new here, this page will help you find a good place to begin.

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Essays

If you want thoughtful writing on living a fulfilling life, this is the best place to start. These essays are about meaning, work, simplicity, attention, relationships, and the deeper questions of how to live.

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My Core Pillars

These are the themes I return to again and again.

Living a Fulfilling Life

What it really means to build a life rooted in calm, clarity, presence, and meaning. Explore this pillar →

Key essay - Striving For Balance - My True Life Goals

Work & Entrepreneurship

Essays on building meaningful work, running a grounded business, and creating without burnout. Explore this pillar →

Key essay - Forget Shark Tank; Be A Dolphin Entrepreneur Instead

Creativity & Writing

What it looks like to live as a creator… sustainably, honestly, and with purpose. Explore this pillar →

Key essay - How Smart Notes Transformed My Productivity and Well-being

Lifestyle & Travel

Slow travel, intentional living, the real lessons learned from living abroad since 2016. Explore this pillar →

Key essay - How to travel and still do business

Videos

Occasionally I also share short reflections about living a fulfilling life on YouTube.

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Courses

If you want practical guidance and a more structured way to learn, explore my courses.

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Projects

Beyond writing and teaching, I also maintain a few long-term projects and creative bodies of work — including my art Chr1topher, focused smart notes system OBTF, plain text customer relationship management system Markdown CRM, and my web agency Who Defines You.

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About

If you want to know more about who I am and the path behind this work, visit the about page.

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“Living well isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters — and letting the rest fall away.”