In “Becoming a Boring Person and Living a Boring Life,” Ryan Fan reflects on how his once-adventurous lifestyle has gradually become structured, disciplined, and — at least from the outside — boring. As a special education teacher, night law student, marathon runner, and newlywed, his life is dominated by routine and long-term goals rather than spontaneous excitement. But he argues that “boring” can be powerful: a life grounded in sustained effort, consistency, and quiet commitment often masks the deep chaos, stress, and meaning within. Although he recognizes the privilege of routines and the value of incremental growth, Fan also admits to feeling a void — possibly spiritual or emotional — that routine can’t fill. A recent trip to Sedona reminded him of life’s beauty and inspired a resolution for 2025: not to chase self-improvement, but to occasionally step outside the grind, seek small adventures, and appreciate life beyond #Productivity Tool Junkies . medium.com/written-with-l..