Essays by Ken Lane

Mood Follows Action

I miss writing essays.

Jul 5 • Ken Lane

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April 2026

The Mind-Altering Effect of Carrying (and Using the Heck Out of) a Pocket Journal

I went from using a regular A5 journal to a pocket journal the size of my phone. This small difference is slowly reshaping my thought process.

Apr 12 • Ken Lane

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The Good in Doing the Uncomfortable

Why should you do uncomfortable or scary things on purpose?

Apr 9 • Ken Lane

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February 2026

We Probably Need a Pit Stop

Why do we think we can get away without a pit spot in our lives?

Feb 10 • Ken Lane

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September 2025

Why I Wear a Hat All of the Time

Why do I wear a hat all of the time?

Sep 30, 2025 • Ken Lane

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The Snicker Circuit Breaker

Learning to laugh at misfortune can help us to float above it.

Sep 24, 2025 • Ken Lane

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August 2025

Life Lessons from Running 50% of the Streets in Tulsa, OK (So Far)

After completing running 50% of every street in Tulsa, OK, here are some life lessons it has taught me...so far.

Aug 8, 2025 • Ken Lane

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June 2025

Confessions of a “Hobby Jogger”

To cruise or not to cruise—there is no question.

Jun 11, 2025 • Ken Lane

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May 2025

Why We Bully Ourselves

We bully ourselves more than we realize. Here’s how to catch it—and what to say instead.

May 23, 2025 • Ken Lane

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The Life-Changing Magic of Impressing Yourself

Why I deleted my Instagram account in an attempt to better impress myself.

Published on Essays by Ken Lane • May 15, 2025

The Life-Changing Magic of Impressing Yourself

Why I deleted my Instagram account in an attempt to better impress myself.

May 15, 2025 • Ken Lane

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Wanting What We Had Before It’s Gone

Wanting the heart to want what the heart wants while the heart has it.

May 8, 2025 • Ken Lane

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