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You Rock Life

Articles about human connection in the digital space, highlighting practical strategies to foster and develop deeper relationships with friends both IRL on IVL.


An NFT Christmas: Gifts for the Sci-Fi fan

16 Dec 2021 2 minute read 0 comments JKrage

What could be better for ANY sci-fi fan than a piece of virtual art that can travel in their digital watch, survive for all time, and accrue value overnight? NFTs are literally gifts that keep on giving. 1) There is something for everyone — every int...

NFTs for Kids: The PERFECT Christmas present

16 Dec 2021 2 minute read 3 comments JKrage

Wait, what? Give an NFT to a kid? Hear me out. NFTs are literally gifts that keep on giving. 1) There is something for everyone — every interest, taste and style. 2) They are potential investments. That quirky slug-like PFP might actually increase in...

Be a cheerleader - show up for your friends by celebrating their wins (big and small).

28 Jul 2021 1 minute read 0 comments JKrage

A fun way to support a friend is to act as a cheerleader – pointing out their successes and helping to celebrate them. As external observers, we often have a better sense of their growth and progress. (When we’re in the throes of challenge or change,...

Want to genuinely connect with a friend? Go old school and put it in (hand)writing

23 Jul 2021 1 minute read 0 comments JKrage

In-person, face-to-face communication is fantastic, but there are times when a different approach may be helpful. For example, if the two of you have an established communication pattern that doesn’t include vulnerability or ‘emotional’ language, sud...

Great Bromances #32 – John August and Craig Mazin aka ‘Umbridge & Reason’

14 Jul 2021 1 minute read 0 comments JKrage

This is part of an ongoing series exploring great bromances throughout history. Who? John and Craig are heavy hitters in Hollywood. Hugely successful scriptwriters, each has worked on epic titles such as HBO’s Chernobyl, The Hangover II and III (Crai...

Better than whiskey? – 6 questions that lead to choosing better gifts

9 Jul 2021 1 minute read 0 comments JKrage

First, let me be clear: I have nothing against alcohol. Personally, I love nothing better than a fusty geueze on a hot day. But I do take issue with generic gifts, particularly between friends. When there are so many options that are more specific, a...