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Speeding down the slope
Wanting more and more and faster and faster is kind of like bombing down a slope on skis without edges. You're just heading faster toward disaster. What you need to do is sharpen the edges through …
Why your brain hates public speaking and what to do about it
Your brain is wired for survival. It's programmed to over-emphasize negative events because they are threats. Thousands of years ago, these tendencies kept us alive. But now, these feelings prevent us …
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The goal of creative work
I think what makes a creative pursuit so special is that it's new and it might not work. When your livelihood is on the line, you can't take the necessary creative risks that make it energizing. For …
Too close to see
When I got to the bottom of my pile of laundry, I was missing two socks. I looked under the pillows, and under my blankets and even on the walk to the dryer. I checked the washer and the whole laundry …
Suffering vs. Protection
Without any protection, you will inevitably suffer. People's words will hurt you more than they should. With too much protection, you will build walls that are so high you won't let love …