Classical
From Loudness Wars to Dynamic Range: A Return to Classical & Jazz
In this post I explore what the Loudness Wars were about and why it's painful to listen to boosted music.
Jeffrey Satkowski
Stoicism
Empathetic Individualism
By integrating individualism, Stoicism, and empathy, we can cultivate strong, resilient individuals who are deeply concerned with the well-being of others—a potent combination for fostering a more compassionate and engaged society.
Classical
Childhood Introduction to Classical Music
Flipping through channels one evening as a child, I discovered a symphony on PBS that captivated me like no music had before. Soon after, I bought my first piece of classical music - Tchaikovsky's 'Pathétique' on cassette tape.
Stoicism
Act Right, Stay Positive
Live virtuously, not for praise but because it's right; maintain inner peace by focusing on your actions, not others' reactions.
PSA: Amazon Removing eBook Downloads
To my fellow readers, particularly those who read eBooks, I want to let you know that Amazon is removing our ability to download eBooks that we have rightfully purchased. This goes into effect 6 days from the writing of this post. (See screenshot above). This is not a good thing
ReadingLists
Do You Enjoy Reading? Here is My List of Books!
Announcing a collection of books I've personally read in the previous year that I can recommend!
Newsletter
Two New Journey Newsletters
"🚀Launching 2 new newsletters: Classical Journey (music history) & Fitness Journey (health/fitness). Opt-in only, infrequent posts. Main newsletter unchanged."
My Path to Self Care
Self-care is vital. Through military trauma, losing my mom to Alzheimer’s, and managing diabetes, I’ve learned to prioritize health. Meditation has helped me handle job stress, and now I’ve committed to daily yoga to improve well-being. Building good habits is key.
News
Leadership and Beyond Re-brands into Perspectives in Motion
"Leadership and Beyond" is now "Perspectives in Motion", a re-branded site by Jeffrey Satkowski that's evolving to better represent what I write about. For the year 2024 I wrote primarily about leadership and personal development for my newsletters. However, I enjoy writing about other
The Power of Positive Intent: My Car Wash Misadventure
In an unexpected turn at the car wash, my car was inadvertently covered in hydraulic fluid, causing temporary visibility issues. I chose to assume positive intent and commend the car wash staff for their diligent cleanup efforts, rather than react angrily.
Why Do I Do It?
Every week this past year, I sat down at my computer, pouring thoughts into words, trying to craft something meaningful. The process is as much for me as it is for those who read my work. But why do I do it? Why do I keep coming back to write
The Path to Peace: Transforming Irritation into Insight
The quote emphasizes that irritation towards others often reflects unresolved issues within ourselves, prompting introspection and personal responsibility for our emotions.