Nick Cernak

“Never give up on the road. True happiness awaits.”

How a personal friendship with the Grateful Dead’s Big Steve Parish shaped my "road crew" blueprint for leading Northstar Digital Design.

May 22 • Nick Cernak

Access to Tools and the Long View

How a 1993 New Order concert and a 30-year friendship became the internal blueprint for my leadership at Northstar Digital Design.

May 20 • Nick Cernak

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April 2026

What Stewart Brand Taught Me About Maintenance

From February 2009 to May 2021, I was part of the team handling marketing, web development, design, and sysadmin work for The Rock Poster Society…

Apr 27 • Nick Cernak

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December 2025

Facing the Darkness

An Origin Story

Dec 16, 2025 • Nick Cernak

Butterflies to Bravery

Sometimes the first step into the unknown is the one that teaches you the most.

Dec 14, 2025 • Nick Cernak

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July 2025

Why I Think I’m a Worthless Clown 🤡

Living with ADHD, shame, and the long road toward self-acceptance.

Jul 17, 2025 • Nick Cernak

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Nick Cernak's Constellations #1

Prof G, Chris Do & the Voices That Shape My Day

Jul 2, 2025 • Nick Cernak

Introducing Nick Cernak’s Constellations

Finding Direction in a Fast-Changing World

Jul 1, 2025 • Nick Cernak

June 2025

The Death of Terrapin Crossroads

A Personal Reflection on Loss, Purpose, and the Path Forward

Jun 26, 2025 • Nick Cernak

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May 2025

Thank You California!

Fifteen Years of Change, Challenge, and Growth in the Bay Area

May 30, 2025 • Nick Cernak