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Chris screaming at you to push yourself.

Push Yourself (Don’t Be a Sea Anemone)

If you don’t push yourself, life will push you around. And if you push yourself the right way, life will go the way you want it.

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The 7-Step Self-Improvement Plan That Works (If You Do)

Challenge yourself like an athlete with this 7-step customizable self-improvement plan that works slowly, steadily, and sustainably.

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Want to Meet More People? Try This New Formula

If you’re tired of doing the same thing with the same friends and want to meet more people consider a “2-hour cocktail party.”

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What Makes a Good Gift? If It Satisfies One of These Four Needs

A practical look at what makes a good gift and four things everyone can’t have too much of that will satisfy those criteria.

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The Benefits of Conflict Are Undebatable

When you consider these 9 benefits of conflict from Ian Leslie’s book, Conflicted, maybe you’ll agree we should disagree more often.

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What’s It Like Being a Dad? Objectively Worse

When people ask me, “What’s it like being a dad?” I normally lie. But if you really want the truth, here it is.

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5 Steps to Host Memorable Dinner Parties with Friends

Move over Martha. Follow gathering guru Priya Parker’s counterintuitive advice for throwing memorable dinner parties with friends instead.

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The Hits and Misses from Our Unconventional Wedding

If you’re open to unconventional wedding ideas and activities, here’s some input based on the hits, misses, and mishaps from of ours.

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