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Sunday Journal #4

It's the back to school edition of Sunday Journal, with some reflections that work for talking with your children or with yourself at the end of the…

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A Meta morality tale, in poetic form

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The Blind Worship of AI

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Aug 20 •

Sunday Journal #3

This week’s edition tackles the subject of etiquette and politeness — why they matter, particularly in today’s less-than-polite environment.

Aug 17 •

The Power of the Unspoken

You may be giving off unintended vibes

Aug 15 •

From Power to Process

In order to be effective, power needs to be harnessed

Aug 13 •

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Don't Be Fooled By Nostalgia

It's okay to yearn for the past; just make sure you learn from the past

Aug 11 •

⏱️ Stopwatch

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Don't Be Fooled By Nostalgia

It's okay to yearn for the past; just make sure you learn from the past

Aug 11 •

Don’t Be Afraid to Write in the Margins

Reflection that's a gift to your future self

Jun 27 •

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If You Want to Change Others, Try This

It all starts here

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How to Succeed Amid Chaos

You have control over more than you think

May 23 •

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Don’t Just Lead by Example

You need to follow through with this important step

Apr 25 •

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🕖 Off the Clock

Free Resources for Readers

Aug 23 •

Peculiar Plurals

Not all plurals are predictable

Aug 9 •

Irreversible Binomials

These phrases are alive and well

Jul 26 •

Great Big Beautiful List of Useless Words

What could be better?

Jul 19 •

💡 Timeless Reflections

Dignity Connects Us

If we want to work together well with others, we need to acknowledge their dignity as human beings.

Jan 28 •

The Blackest of Days

America traditionally celebrates Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving.

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Unassailability

Don't give people a reason to doubt

Nov 18, 2024 •

Reality Is Calling

Are you picking up?

Sep 13, 2024 •

Look for the Constant

Human nature tells all

Jul 26, 2024 •

Artificial Intelligence

The Blind Worship of AI

False prophets lead to deception and destruction

Aug 20 •

Take care of yours. It's a terrible thing to waste.

Jul 11 •

Thinking Ex Machina

Using AI doesn’t mean we have to give up our humanity

Jul 9 •

Authenticity and AI

No one can replace you. Just ask Joseph Ducreux.

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The Most In-Demand Career Skills

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Apr 24, 2024 •

Empathy

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Lessons from MacArthur’s West Point Speech: Vulnerability & Courage

The second in a series of connections to Timeless & Timely topics in his 1962 speech.

Aug 8 •

Scandal Without Scrutiny

The long shadow of unaccountable power

Jul 24 •

No Paine, No Gain

A collection of Thomas Paine quotes sets the tone for this Independence Day.

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Lessons from MacArthur’s West Point Speech: Duty & Honor

The first in a series of connections to Timeless & Timely topics in his 1962 speech

Jun 9 •

Malefactors of Great Wealth

How much are your principles worth?

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Trust

Consistency and Accountability

Following a process may seem mundane, but it builds trust

Mar 26 •

Is Some Transparency Too Much to Ask?

A royal screw-up

Mar 15, 2024 •

Find & Fill In Your Gaps

Bricks without mortar are unstable

Mar 6, 2024 •

The Ties That Bind

Authenticity is inextricable from trustworthiness

Sep 22, 2023 •

You Can’t Cheat the Truth Forever

Truth is the pathway to trust

Aug 8, 2023 •

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