Author: Overcoming Adversity | Buteau’s Odyssey

There’s a classic organizational psychology metaphor called “rocks in the jar.” The idea is simple: You have limited time (the jar), and only so many rocks (tasks) can fit inside. If you start with the big rocks—your most important priorities—you’ll have room for smaller pebbles later. That advice worked fine a decade ago. But these days, most of us are cheating the system. We’re cramming sand and gravel into every open space—squeezing in more than we can actually carry. Instead of living inside our lives, we end up feeling detached from them. This is what I call Unwise Effort. We…

“Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” —Leonard Cohen Grief is the shadow cast by love. It arrives uninvited, often when the flame of life dims or disappears altogether. In those moments, the world can feel unbearably dark. But even in the deepest night, a candle can be lit bringing a flicker of hope, a treasured memory, and a reminder of how to live fully, because of them. This post is for those mourning loved ones who have died or are dying. For those feeling…

Making horror under any circumstance is hard. The genre has a dedicated fanbase and can be overly harsh when discussing films. However, when critics all over the web are tearing your film apart, it’s not a good sign. Jordan Peele’s newest sports based horror film, HIM, is running into that problem right now. Peele’s films […]

A new book about AI has a provocative title: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All. Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares argue that the development of artificial intelligence that exceeds human intelligence will almost certainly lead to the extinction of our species. How plausible is the scenario that they think will lead to the death of all people? What an AI “Extinction Scenario” Might Look Like The extinction scenario can be summarized by the following steps. AI research leads to the development of superintelligence—i.e., computers with intelligence that surpasses all humans. Superintelligent computers develop…

Watch the Trailer for Tina Romero’s Queer Zombie Comedy QUEENS OF THE DEAD: “A zombie apocalypse breaks out in Brooklyn on the night of a giant warehouse party, where an eclectic group of drag queens, club kids, and frenemies must put aside their drama and use their unique skills to fight against the brain-thirsty, scrolling undead.” Director: Tina Romero Written by: Tina Romero and Erin Judge Cast: Katy O’Brian, Jaquel Spivey, Tomas Matos, Nina West, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Jack Haven, Cheyenne Jackson, Dominique Jackson, Margaret Cho, Riki Lindhome, Eve Lindley, Becca Blackwell, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Julie J Genre: Horror, Comedy Language:…

Our attention is constantly hijacked by negative news, cell phone notifications, and social media. But we can reclaim our peace of mind with mindful practices.

Every day, we make choices, big and small. From what we eat for dinner to our careers to life-altering decisions, we are continually confronted with challenging and even intriguing complex choices. It can be easy just to follow our usual habits, ask friends and colleagues, or search the internet for advice. Sometimes, we sit back and wait for things to happen, hoping they’ll sort themselves out. But that’s not really how things work. Here’s the point: if you want to make informed decisions with solid outcomes, practice critical thinking. Critical thinking means being aware of what we don’t know and…

Outside of professional wrestling, the crossover of sports fans and horror diehards is a passionate minority. Consider HIM an olive branch, uniting jersey-clad tailgaters and theatrical thrill seekers. Justin Tipping’s sophomore feature is a sensationally stylish nightmare about what it takes to be the greatest of all time in the most gratifyingly unsubtle way. The Dear White People and Twenties director scores a touchdown with his satirization of “no guts, no glory,” examining predatory instincts that have become an everyday part of American gridiron culture. From peewees to Heisman winners, it’s all grooming for the chance of a lifetime—but as…

Interview with the Vampire Season 2 drops on Netflix September 30th, which means there’s still plenty of time to catch up on the brilliant first season. If you haven’t watched it yet, what are you even doing here? Go hit play and let yourself be swept away by AMC’s lush, haunting, and surprisingly funny take on Anne Rice’s iconic novel and beautifully complex characters. But if you’re already up-to-date, you know what a gift this first season was. From the perfectly cast characters brought to life by a stunningly talented ensemble, to writing that delivers a delicious blend of Gothic…