Why I’m writing, what you’ll find here, and what “The Hard Easy” means to me
I’ve spent most of my life surrounded by media. Books, magazines, TV, arcades, music, the web—I’ve consumed and created across nearly every format. And over time, I’ve come to see media not just as entertainment or information, but as a mirror. A mirror of who we are, what we want, and where we’re going.
This blog is my place to explore that—personally and professionally.
Roger Williams Media is part archive, part notebook, part digital campfire. I’ll be writing about:
- The tools and platforms that shape how we work
- WordPress, open-source, and the tech community I’m proud to be part of
- Communication, content, and the ethics of digital marketing
- Leadership, career shifts, and choosing your own path
- My personal journey with things like health, training my dog, and walking trail half-marathons in the desert
- And bigger themes like media addiction, clarity, purpose, and building a meaningful life in a noisy world
Underneath it all is a simple idea I call The Hard Easy.
It’s the philosophy that guides how I live and work:
If you do the hard thing now, life often gets easier later. If you avoid it, things usually get harder.
It shows up everywhere—from building websites to building habits. From answering that one awkward email to launching the project you’ve been avoiding for months.
I believe in making things, in helping others, and in sharing what I’ve learned—even when I’m still figuring it out.
So whether you’re here for a practical tip, a perspective shift, or just to see what I’ve been thinking about lately, I’m glad you stopped by.
Let’s see where this goes.
—Roger