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    Personal Development 3 minutes read

    Google Tabs and Existential Crises

    Jan 30, 2025 — Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’re probably a proud owner of a high-functioning brain. You’ve likely aced a few tests, amazed people at parties with …

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    Field Notes 2 minutes read

    The Meritocracy of Empathy: Part 1 – Strength in the Shadows

    Jan 27, 2025 — In a world that glorifies metrics like profits, promotions, and productivity; leadership has been stripped down . The ideal leader is seen as unflinching, decisive, …

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    Field Notes 2 minutes read

    Reaching for the Sun: A Lesson in Courage

    Jan 23, 2025 — Imagine a tiny seed, barely visible to the naked eye. It lies dormant, waiting for the perfect moment to burst forth. When the conditions are …

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    Personal Development 2 minutes read

    Navigating the Path: Reflections on Adulthood and Maturity

    Jan 14, 2025 — Growing is inevitable, maturity, however, is often a choice. In many ways, growth feels like assembling a puzzle without the full picture-a slow process of …

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    Field Notes 5 minutes read

    Rebalancing the Scales of Unfinished Business

    Jan 6, 2025 — 2024 was a year of contrasts, a relentless storm at times, but also one filled with unexpected light. The challenges tested my resolve, but they …

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    Personal Development 1 minute read

    Who Authorized Your Value?

    Nov 6, 2024 — Who said it was ok for you to think small of yourself? Who said that just because they underestimate you, that you had to do …

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    Field Notes 3 minutes read

    Lovable Influence & Innovation Workshop Recap

    May 21, 2024 — If you’ve ever been excited to research, experience, and share insights around something you absolutely love, then you’ll understand the joy I had sharing with …

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    Personal Development 5 minutes read

    Wisdom Doesn’t Come with the Age Territory

    Sep 17, 2021 — It’s been over a year since I’ve written, much less published an article, or have been able to collect my thoughts in one place.  However, …

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    Ethos 1 minute read

    Filling the Gaps with Creativity

    Dec 28, 2020 — If you see a constructive way to fill a gap, do it. You can either be a gap filler or creator. Both serve a purpose, …

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    Ethos 4 minutes read

    Branding, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), and Santa Claus

    Dec 16, 2020 — The original version of this article appeared on a site I used to run over a decade ago called “HowsYourBlog”. While the site and clever …

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