There are whole worlds we explore of alternative realities in which we got to do the things we would have done—if only…so what’s stopping us now?
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When we encounter an act of protest, our ability to listen is not compromised by the manner of protest but by our own magical thinking.
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Pitchers and Catchers report is a vibe. Hearing this one particular phrase brings so much joy and anticipation to so many of us.
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As the sports world normalizes gambling, we continue to think of this as a question of rights and choice. But should we?
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How we perceive the idea of being "on time" is an act of community participation. And influence. It is all about the negotiation.
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We're obsessed with static ideas about people, age groups, and the youth. Here's why we get it all completely wrong.
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The pursuit of understanding isn’t the same as accumulating knowledge for one’s personal benefit. The desire to accumulate is destructive.
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The thing about making resolutions is that we act like we actually will get everything right the first time—so let's get good at restarting.
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The success of New Year's resolutions depends on our mindset and how we approach living out our values in the world.
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Atomic Habits by James Clear
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When everybody is looking for a leader, we must recognize first that we are leaders, and second, what it means to be led.
You'll definitely want to read Seth Godin's book
The Song of Significance
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Celebrating the whole Christmas season when the world is ready to move on continues to be a truly subversive activity.
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Christmas is most famously the happiest time of the year. But our tradition offers us another side: why we need it to be.
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(and what to do about it)
There's a reason we can't focus. And why the people around us are acting weird. And have been. Here's why and what we can do.
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Books I mention
A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload
By Cal Newport
Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention—And How to Think Deeply Again
By Johann Hari
Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto
By Tricia Hersey
Enchantment: Awakening Wonder in an Anxious Age
By Katherine May
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
By Oliver Burkeman
Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock
By Jenny Odell
And...
The series of interviews with Corey Doctorow by "On The Media"
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Many treat the month of December like it's the Christmas season. But it's another season: Advent. We should embrace that confusion.
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How we greet each other in the digital age is being dissected in ways that pull us out of our place. Let's explore what it means to be.
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Thanksgiving may be the most tradition-focused holiday in the U.S. But its true value is in seeking to cultivate thankfulness.
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In the beginning, the challenge of podcasting was logistical. But even when it became easier to podcast, barriers to podcasting remain. But not for long.
That podcast episode I mentioned is from On the Media. A podcast you should already be listening to. Just subscribe.
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I took a break from podcasting for a few months. I needed it. And now I'm back. Here's why I stopped and what to expect going forward!
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Simple practices to make the most of the season.
And check out this episode about Lent from Season One.
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We often like to celebrate when something awful is over. But what happens to the good stuff in the middle?
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