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Near the end of 2020 two things dominated the news: Donald Trump's campaign and online harassment mobs. Online
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10 Things I'd Tell My 21-Year-Old Self About Career Success
In the last five years I've grown faster than at any point in my career. I've
The Most Precious Resource is Agency
Some people find their trajectory early, and only because of the freedom they were given to find some bizzare path.
Embracing the Unknown: Finding Success Beyond the Straight Line
Drew Lynch is a comedian who stutters. Drew was once an aspiring actor, but that dream was suddenly taken away
How Assumptions Limit Our Perception
The ubiquity of technology has made it easy to assume that certain things are universal. Our assumptions create blind spots.
17 Lessons from Creativity Inc.
17 Lessons from Creativity Inc. I'm parsing and expanding on lessons Juvoni Beckford shared as insights from Creativity
The Secrets to Creativity, Competence, and Bravery: It's All in Your Mind
I’m going to tell you a secret that will save you 61% on alcohol for the rest of your
The Problem with Inertia: How to Break Free from Stagnation
Inertia is a sneaky beast. It can be a powerful force helping us build momentum and achieve great things. But
The Impact of Silent Conformity
A popular movie trope is the scene where a plucky kid stands up to the bad guy, saying what the
Just Like the Movies: How to Learn from Icons Without Losing Yourself
Have you ever noticed how some folks seem to walk straight out of a movie scene? The suave founders who
Paint Your Blood Gold: The Beauty of Imperfect Lives
Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth shogun of Japan, was heartbroken. His favourite tea bowl, a cherished possession, lay cracked before him.
Your Personal 'Forever War'
Something from my travels Shanghai (2024): Scooters in Shanghai electrified at a frightening pace in my five-year absence. Lost in
