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the energy of doubt
What’s the difference between a decision and a choice? In order to choose, we have to have options. We choose where to eat brunch and …
the catchy beat of success
Once people start seeing successful behavior, they start copying it. That’s why they say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. Because you’re doing …
in real life
We spend a lot more time online, sure. That doesn’t mean we need less interaction: it means we’re getting less. We’re starving ourselves. Turn off …
let me live
Thanks to modern technology, companies have gotten REALLY GOOD at measuring employee performance. How many sales leads did you get last week? How many minutes do …
meaning vs decoration
Maria Popova’s post on Alain de Botton’s “Art as Therapy” addresses Alain’s theories on ‘what is art for’. What I love about this work is that it addresss art …
making time for quiet time
In the arts, we call it negative space: the utilization of space between objects, patterns, what have you. It’s what makes the FedEx logo so …
everyone feels this way
Being a leader is about much more than having the corner office. Being a leader is about empathy, psychology, and communication. It’s more like social work …
check your own pulse
Would you rather experience good things or interesting things? Being capital-A Alive isn’t always about the good life. In fact, it usually isn’t. Because, riffing …
introducing the truth-teller
It’s not the politically correct thing to accuse people of the “L” word, but you see people doing it every day. It’s made easier by …
enjoying each other’s company
In the 1945 book, “Man’s Search for Meaning” Victor Frankl, wrote: “Don’t aim for success, the more you aim for it and make it a target, the …
explaining your PVP
Your boss sits you down and asks you to explain what you’re worth to the company. Where do you start? Your PVP, your personal value …
the climb and the crawl
Sheryl Sandberg said it. The fun part of the jungle gym wasn’t climbing the ladders and ropes; it was choosing what to play, when to …
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