Dear friends,
This video drop is deeply personal, and it connects to the very heart of why I'm developing MotionMic in the first place: movement creates momentum—not just in our work, but in our relationships.
"Friends for Life" is gaining its own momentum as a co-authored book—and now, as a story about how connections to others can truly last a lifetime when intention is put into motion.
A (Late Nite) Tale of Two Mikes
Years ago, before MotionMic, I'd show up, bass in hand and we—Mike²—along with a few others—collectively known as ‘G. Rogers’—set up our gear and made sound with Both Kinds of Music and a whole gaggle of characters.
That's Mike's voice serenading us—and yours truly—the duo who, along with Dick1 Alta Vista et al., created music and memories to last a lifetime.
There was no overthinking it, procrastination was non-issue.
Just the rhythm of (rock and) rolling with it.
We were more than just bandmates, we were—friends for life.
Fast forward to recent months. I'd been meaning to send my friend—Mike²—a copy of Friends for Life—a gesture to honor that enduring connection we maintain now via ‘late nite’ chats over long distance calls.
The irony? I procrastinated and got caught in the stasis of good intentions.
Then something unexpected happened: Mike sent ME the most thoughtful gift that keeps on giving: a book—I’d was beaten to the punch!
What I had been postponing had come full circle before I realized it creating a moment of clarity about the difference between intention and action.
Motion as Method – In Work and Life
This experience crystallized something I've been exploring through MotionMic: when we stay in motion, we create possibility.
If this is your kind of thing, stay tuned. There is lots more in store.
And, by subscribing you gain exclusive access to this content first, straight to your inbox so we can be friends, hopefully—for life.
A teaser of what's to come:
How physical movement helped unlock the emotional barriers to taking action and developing my own brand of 'Getting Things Done'
The power of dictating thoughts while on the move (Speech-to-Text) and reading while walking despite Newfoundland's windscape (Text-to-Speech) and how I use these to automate workflow: future vid stay tuned
My antics, adventures, video essays, tutorials and formats I'm experimenting with among a growing team of creatives — all this alongside my PhD work.
From Research to Real Life
While my academic work explores how systems shape behavior, this experience reminded me that personal systems matter deeply. The rituals of reaching out. The practice of follow-through. The ethics of showing up – especially when no one's watching.
As someone diagnosed late in life with learning differences—read neurodiverse scholar—I've found that movement helps me bridge the gap between intention and action.
By the way, I’m sure walking and talking—to dictate this newsletter to you—has enabled a more authentic sense of self than sitting at a desk ever would.
Your Turn to Move
You just caught the Friends for Life double feature—for free.
I’m sharing this as a thank-you for all the support on my scholarly journey. But here’s the deal: if you’re not subscribed, you’ve got 7 days to read it on Substack before it’s locked away. After that? Sayonara.
Don’t miss out. Subscribe while it’s still up!
Already vibing with this flavor of neurodiversity? Pay it forward—share it with someone who’d love to learn and earn alongside us.
Plenty more on the way.
Yours in motion,
Micheal P. Taylor, Social Entrepreneur
P.S. Huge thanks to Morgan Fortin for bringing this story to life in the video edit—her intuition, pacing, and eye for detail made this one special. If your curious about the technical expertise behind the scenes: channel here
Dick, I’m glad your on my subscriber list.
