Richard Drew
@itsricharddrew
Personal Growth Writer | TV Producer for three decades. Sharing advice and ideas for a bigger and better life. Subscribe to my free newsletter
I’m in better shape in my 50’s than I was in my 20’s. But it takes a LOT more discipline – on every front...
Being gay does make your life harder in several ways. But at this point in my life, I’ve come to realize it’s actually a huge blessing... I’m so glad my life turned out the way it did...
Latest video: 2026 has been a strange one for me. Lots of challenges. And plenty of ups and downs. But I’m determined not to label this year as a ‘bad’ year - and here’s why…
What is the last movie you walked out on – or gave up on? Mine was the recent Kiss of the Spider Woman reboot with Jennifer Lopez. 20 minutes in and I was just out. It was so stagey and grating. My husband lasted 20 minutes more...
It’s weird how often we use the phrase ‘Sophie’s Choice’ – when the actual origin of the words is a horrific movie moment... Ditto 'drinking the Kool Aid'. And joking that 'a dingo's got my baby...'
An old colleague I haven't seen in 20 years sent me this message this morning - and it has made my day. I'm working so hard on my Substack at the moment - and these small messages of support and validation make such a difference. (BTW if anyone would like to sign up for my newsletter just DM me)
I talk about time constantly. It used to feel like I had forever. And now I know I really don't...
The real value of money is not all the things you can buy - but the freedom it gives you. Unfortunately It’s a lesson millions of people never learn...
One of the blessings of being self-employed is running your own schedule. I’ve recently started a new early Monday morning ritual of making a great breakfast, brewing a pot of tea, and sitting on my patio with my laptop for an hour, making plans. I think it's the perfect way to start the week...
This is a line from a piece I wrote about impatience on my Substack. This one really hit a nerve…
I see a lot of ND people online being a jerk to others. But your condition isn’t a hall pass to just be mean to other people…
It’s been quite the ride! But I still feel so blessed to be here… 🇺🇸
For anyone who needs to hear this going into the holiday weekend...
Tomorrow marks my 21 year anniversary of living in America. And I never take my life in gorgeous California for granted. To be able to say you love the place you live is a wonderful blessing....
That moment when you capture your dog in their full goofy splendor!
I recently restarted my ritual of taking late night walks. Just me and my thoughts, all alone. A decompression from the week. Letting my mind wander. I had forgotten how magical these walks could be. I felt grounded. And calm. And less rushed by life. These walks are powerful things...
Watching fireworks is having fun for five minutes and then looking at your watch and wondering – how much longer is this going to go on for? They get real old real fast Why have we not switched over to drone displays in 2026? Better for pets – and so much more imaginative than bangs in the sky!
I let so much slide when it happens TO me. Yet rarely give myself the same grace… Anyone else?
‘We talked about this earlier’, I say to my dog - as he stares at me blankly… I don't think Riley has been taking notes...
When you dog has so many dinosaur toys that you literally live in Jurassic Park...