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How to be great? Just be good, repeatably.

“The first step in becoming great is recognizing that you’re likely not already great. In fact, it comes from recognizing that there is no such thing as greatness at a specific instance in time. Greatness is instead a reflection of […]

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The Johari window.

I learned this technique when I joined Entrepreneurs Organization years ago. It’s an interesting way to learn about yourself. The name sounds foreign and interesting, but it’s really just named after its creators Joe and Harry. ~ learn more

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The biggest myths about emotions, debunked.

This was relevant to me because I’ve been on a years-long journey to be less reactive and more deliberate in the face of emotions. “Contrary to the notion that emotions are inherently fixed in our brains from birth, Barrett contends […]

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The case of the fake Sherlock.

“Richard Walter is largely a poseur,” McCrary says. “What I say about Richard is he’s an expert at being an expert, at playing one and convincing people that he is.” ~ learn more

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3 hearts, 9 brains, 8 arms — the octopus.

“The octopus is a creature of complexity and mystery, that serves as a symbol of creativity, expansion and unpredictability. … These artists have studied the form and symbolism of these amazing sea creatures in depth — here are their individual […]