Hey, I’m Derek MacDonald.

Writer, thinker, coffee drinker. Sharing reflections, essays, and podcast episodes on navigating agency, grief, and creativity in daily life.

I started Becoming Unobstructed after 15+ years in marketing, software systems, outdoor education, and leadership development to share what I've learned with others. Now, my approach is used by billion-dollar companies, small creative teams, and readers from over 32 countries.

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