About The Other Side of Obvious

Clarity Over Cliché

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This channel explores what lies on the other side of easy answers. It’s for people who feel like “obvious”… isn’t working.

And, its for those of us who, for one reason or another, become too busy, distracted or settled to pause and ask…“Wait a second! What?!”.

Each week, I share content that explore the ideas, clichés, assumptions and narratives that remain unquestioned — topics such as faith, finance and “form” (i.e., basically, the way things seem).

This isn’t about being edgy.

It’s not about being clever.

It’s about being curious enough to look again.

And, hopefully, it is a fun ride.

If you find a ‘thread’ that speaks to you, pull it. Let me and others know what you’re thinking.

Because sometimes what’s obvious is just what’s been repeated the loudest.

And clarity starts the moment we slow down and ask better questions.

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What to Expect

• Essays that offer thoughtful, honest reflection

• Videos that challenge surface-level thinking

• Occasional extras like behind-the-scenes notes, bonus clips, or Q&As

Most posts are free. Some will be available to paid subscribers who want to go deeper.

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Who’s Behind This?

Hi, I’m Sean.

I’ve lived long enough to know that my assumptions don’t always serve me well.

So I started The Other Side of Obvious to explore ideas that are more reliable than impressive.

More practical than popular. And more generous than perfect.

I spent the majority of my career in technology (10+ yrs) and investments (20+ yrs). But my real passion has always been exploring words and ideas.

The Other Side of Obvious is as much an outlet for me (a place for ideas to live), as it is a confessional - every topic covered is one which I failed miserably to understand and to consistently live by).

And that’s the catch. Ideas matter. They literally inform the way in which we live our lives - how we treat ourselves and others.

So, this is for people who still believe clarity is possible — if we’re willing to look again.

My goal is simply to point towards the best.

I value your time and input, and welcome the chance to go on this journey together.

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