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Alex Medick

Subscribe to Field Notes, a weekly dispatch of what’s fueling my curiosity – music, reads, films, and moments worth catching.From business to bikes, surf breaks to story arcs, this is what’s moving me lately.

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Field Notes #4

Field Notes #4 Hey all - This edition of Field Notes is about a single idea: we’re here to love, fight, explore, and be free. Sometimes that means saying no to constant tracking. Sometimes it means chasing adventure, even in unlikely places. And sometimes, it just means trusting strangers on motorcycles to push you down a desert road. Let’s dive in. Long Live The Analog Watch Why are we so bound to technology? Why do we feel the need to monitor every action through a wearable strapped to our...

Field Notes #2 Hey friends! Welcome to Field Notes #2. This week, we’re keeping it fast, loud, and curious. I’ve got a legendary one-liner from F1’s James Hunt, a few thoughts from my weekend in Chicago, something new on the reading list, airport observations, and 10 fresh tracks for your weekly soundtrack. Let’s dive in. James Hunt's Big Balls I stumbled across this old interview with F1 legend James Hunt, and his answer is absolute gold. The interviewer asks how he manages such fast lap...

Field Notes #1 Hey friends 👋 Alex Medick here. I’m birthing something new into the world: Field Notes - a weekly dispatch of what’s fueling my curiosity. Music, reads, films, and moments worth catching. From business to bikes, surf breaks to story arcs, this is what’s moving me lately. Why now? Honestly, I’ve had a lot on my mind. And I’m just crazy enough to think some of you might want to hear it. So buckle up. Enjoy the ride. And if something here hits, forward it to a friend. Let’s see...