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Oct
18
Man with goatee wearing a Boston Marathon t-shirt

Finding the Value of Suffering on the Road to Boston

Meaning in life comes from overcoming challenges. Facing challenges means hardship. Is it worth it?
7 min read
Oct
11
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Pity the Doomed Backers of Biden’s Campaign

Don't be so sure we wouldn't fall into the same trap they have
5 min read
Oct
04
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You Can't Buy Accountability

And that's why it's so sought after in companies
4 min read
Sep
27
A childless cat lady holding a grumpy-looking cat

Billionaire Battles: Life’s a Breeze When You Outsource Decisions

Why Taylor Swift's endorsement of Trump¹ was so helpful
3 min read
Sep
20
A straight city street going up a hill, with a painting of a twisting eel down the middle of the street

Effectiveness Can Drive So Much More Than Thriving at Work

A simple guide to accompany you on your way to a successful career and a happy life
8 min read
Sep
13
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How Being Humble Can Help You Be Wrong Less Often

A person can be smart, well-intentioned, and sincere while also being dangerously wrong
4 min read
Sep
06
Abstract painting of colored lines and grayscale lines arranged in a complex geometric pattern.

Failure Hidden in Plain Sight

Women are well-represented in the law, or so it seems. Digging deeper reveals some shocking gaps
4 min read
Aug
30
Car driving precariously on two wheels, followed by another car also on two wheels. Hey, I was just following the other guy!

Speeding Out of Control  –Time to Pull the Brake?

Or do we need to crash first to realize the error of our free-spending ways? What if there was a better way?
4 min read
Aug
23
A narrow staircase overlooking a precipitous drop-off over a cliff by a lake

Why You Should Doubt Yourself

I still believe what I believe is true, but I will now often add to the end of a statement the words, "…but I could be wrong."
3 min read
Aug
16
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I Think, Therefore, You’re Wrong

If you disagree with something I’ve written the odds are quite good that I’m right. While I came to my approach accidentally, you can do it purposefully
6 min read