What the heck is an impostor anyway? Someone who is not supposed to be there. An impersonator. A copycat. A covert intelligence gatherer. Uninformed. Uninitiated. Uninvited. Maybe that’s you. It’s definitely me—but maybe there’s power in that. The ones who are different I am not supposed...
Society makes us think individualism is the answer. Platforms and algorithms inadvertently create steep power-law distributions, and only a precious few see the promised land of creative freedom and personal wealth. What if, frankly, this is only natural when we primarily operate in a way that is unnatural. Humans are...
If the cameras turn off, do the Kardashians still exist? People are designing their lives and actions around black camera lenses, hoping that an audience will exist on the other side. People stand alone in rooms swinging their arms violently and making faces at the wall, because TikTok promises their...
People spend their lives chasing passion. We have dreams of what life should be like. What it could be like, once we find the magic that's missing. We all want to get paid to do something we love. And we want to be paid well for it! To...
Everyone wants to be first. Our competitive and status-seeking nature drives us to chase the novel. We want new experiences. We want to make fresh discoveries. When it comes to learning, despite being frequently frustrated at how little we know, it is important to remember there is no expectation that...
Stepping back and creating a regular practice of gratitude makes us happier. It builds the muscle of seeking and recognising silver linings. It makes us more productive. More optimistic. Practising gratitude also helps us realise how lucky we are. How frequently we prevail against the odds. Gratitude helps us appreciate...
