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“30 Things I Learned in My 30s!”
We need to hear stories of people falling, but then getting back up.
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Pride in My Hometown
A love letter to where I come from.
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Failure in the Era of Flawlessness
I’m just improvising here.
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The Art of Wasting Time
Is inefficiency an inevitable part of the creative process?
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The Antidote for Uncertainty
In a world that makes few promises, what can we feel sure of?
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In Defense of the Selfie
It’s time to expand our perspective on the most loathed form of photography.
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What to Hold on to
How my Grandma's record player catalyzed an existential dilemma.
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Memoirs of a Collage Junkie
I used to prowl for images and words that reflected my personal identity. Now I don't.
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The World is Tragically Stocked with Interesting People
Maybe that’s why I've ended up at a bar with a dude dressed as Jesus dancing on a pole.
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Dear Corporations, From Consumers
We’re weaning ourselves off uninspired corporate messaging. We crave honest brands.
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Good Business: Why Just Being Good is Not Enough
But there is a simple way forward.
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How Much Does it Cost For One Year of Travel?
Travelling the world for a year. That must be expensive, right? Well, yes and no.
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Final Sentiments From a Yearlong Voyage
Let's talk about the benefits of fear.
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“They’re Poor, But They’re Happy.”
Money can’t buy me love (or happiness). But it works wonders to sidestep suffering.
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Standing with the Excluded
If I want to be divine, I should get off my knees and go plant some vegetables.
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On Blue Jeans and Life
Am I going to not wear my favourite jeans for fear of having them stained?
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Stick to What You Know, Right?
It turns out that I’m really not good at some things.