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Your Awkward Holiday Conversation Survival Guide

Here’s how to keep your next family gathering from turning into a minefield of awkward conversations.

By Justin, 5 yearsNovember 22, 2017 ago
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Why Representation Matters in Storytelling

How many reflections of yourself do you see in the world? Here’s why the stories we tell, and who gets to tell their story, is so important.

By Justin, 5 yearsNovember 13, 2017 ago
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The Cure for Imposter Syndrome

There’s a better way to fix imposter syndrome than “fake it til you make it.”

By Justin, 5 yearsSeptember 26, 2017 ago
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The Problem with Ingrid Goes West

There’s a missing piece at the center of Ingrid Goes West that prevents it from becoming a truly moving satire.

By Justin, 5 yearsSeptember 11, 2017 ago
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The Overlooked Reason Why Your Marketing Fails

One ingredient is missing from most ad campaigns, press releases, and pitch prep, and it can make the difference between a successful launch or the sound of silence.

By Justin, 5 yearsApril 11, 2017 ago
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Are You Making This Critical Mistake When It Comes to Taking Risks?

I was recently playing a 20 year-old video game, and it taught me a critical lesson for living a better life. Let me explain how this game works and you’ll see what I mean. Heroes of Might & Magic III (or HMM3) is one of my favorite games of all-time. Read more…

By Justin, 5 yearsMarch 8, 2017 ago
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The Secret Ingredient to Every Great Story

Research shows there’s something even more important than happy endings.

By Justin, 5 yearsMarch 2, 2017 ago
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Personal Branding: Who Controls Your Story?

Our stories are our most important asset — but who’s really in charge of your story? (Hint: it’s not you.)

By Justin, 5 yearsFebruary 28, 2017 ago
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How to Find a Goal Worth Pursuing

How to stop going through the motions and actually get somewhere.

By Justin, 5 yearsFebruary 14, 2017 ago
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Why Procrastination Is Good for You

Why almost completely screwing up is actually a good thing, and why doing it often is a super power.

By Justin, 5 yearsFebruary 6, 2017 ago

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