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Dec
27
The Triumph of the 2013 London Marathon
And not just because I beat an Olympic medalist and a former European champion (although I did)
5 min read
Dec
20
We Have Every Right to Be Furious About AI-Detection
OpenAI has a 99.9% reliable method to detect text generated by ChatGPT but never released it
3 min read
Dec
13
Being Interesting Means You’ll Attract Controversy
By contrast, courting controversy is no guarantee of being interesting. Many controversial stories are not interesting
3 min read
Dec
06
Chicago: The Marathon I'd Almost Forgotten
Long unexamined, I dredge up that tender October day to see if a sincere student can always find lessons
4 min read
Nov
29
What Kind of Person Argues With the Boss?
Three reasons why arguing with the boss is a terrible idea - and tips for how to prevail nonetheless
3 min read
Nov
22
Reports of Society's Collapse Are Premature (and I Can Prove It)
Greetings friends!
Over the weekend, I went on a short trip to Hendersonville, North Carolina, in the foothills of the
6 min read
Nov
15
My Utterly Romantic Idea of Work
Understanding the beauty of a job well done … and well paid for
3 min read
Nov
08
This Is Most Senior Leaders’ Single Biggest Weakness
If you are serving in a C-suite role (or aspire to one), today’s advice is something you probably haven’t considered
4 min read
Nov
01
President Biden May Have the Last Laugh
Ironically, it was the Supreme Court that delivered him this opportunity. Mr. Biden will be just the first President to exploit it
3 min read
Oct
25
Smart, Well-Meaning People Don’t Decide Elections
Suddenly, the baffling process by which we elect leaders makes sense. As do voters’ awful choices and terrible outcomes
4 min read