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Who Was Your Best Boss?

Who Was Your Best Boss?

Who was the best boss you ever had? And why did you like them? I have asked dozens of people these questions. It’s an interesting way to learn about someone and sometimes a good conversation starter. But I have noticed that I almost always get some version of the same answer. The vast majority of people reminisce about a boss…

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Squelching the “Sunday Scaries”

Squelching the “Sunday Scaries”

This article was originally published by Fast Company here. My wife and I have a tradition that dates back the entirety of our marriage. Nearly every Sunday night, we settle down to watch a movie together. We also occasionally watch shows on Friday or Saturday nights, but Sunday has a unique significance. Our Sunday night movie tradition started while my…

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Books to Read and Share from 2022

Books to Read and Share from 2022

In need of a last-minute Christmas gift idea? Here are seven books I read this year that may be the answer for that special book-loving someone in your life: Principles for Dealing with The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail by Ray Dalio. I picked this one up and put it back down a few times this year…

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Five Ways to Learn More About the Future

Five Ways to Learn More About the Future

This article was originally published by Forbes here.  For someone who loves reading about history, I spend a surprising amount of time thinking about the future. In fact, the main reason I study history is because of what it can teach about what will happen hereafter. At some level, my fixation on the future is a bit of a problem.…

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