Resilience

Note: The official Virgil OS principle entry will live on cyw-os.com. This page is the personal narrative version. I believe clarity comes from looking inward before acting outward. My work is grounded in systems thinking, creative discipline, and long-term survivability – not performance for performance’s sake. This is the first principle of how I operate. The Full Glass Problem Most advice tells you to fill your glass. Maximize. Optimize. Utilize every drop of capacity. ...

I’ve Been Homeless for 15-20 Years of My Life Let that sink in. Not “I experienced homelessness once.” Not “I was briefly without housing.” 15 to 20 years. Over half my adult life navigating systems designed for people in crisis. And through all of it, one organization kept showing up: The Salvation Army. Food pantry. Shelters. Employment programs. ID assistance. Bus vouchers through Travelers Aid. Short-term work through Tend and Gig Pro sorting donations and organizing clothing racks. ...