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What Scares You the Most in Life? My Answer and My Plan

I was recently asked, “What scares you the most in life?” And I had no answer. But now I do. And here’s what I’m doing about it.

What Does Success Mean to You? Here’s How to Find Your Answer

Principles to help you find your own answer to “What does success mean to you?” and avoid chasing after someone else’s.

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Personality vs. Identity: How to Find Your Right Fit

To struggle less trying be something you’re not suited for, it helps to understand the how personality and identity fit together.

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Why I’m Glad I Started Working in a Huge Corporation

Working in a corporation isn’t for everybody but, based on my experience, the benefits are underrated and worth considering.

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How to Be More Interesting, Especially If You’re Boring

Deconstructing a surprisingly interesting cocktail party tidbit to come away with five tips for how to be more interesting.

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Why You’ll Regret Living a Life of Minimizing Regret

Focusing on regret minimization can, paradoxically, lead to regretful outcomes. Here’s a different framework to consider.

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The CANOE Personality Traits, And What You Can Do About Them

Quick Q&A on the science behind the Big 5 CANOE personality traits and how to understand, change, and make the most of yours.

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The FOMO Fighter You Won’t Want to Miss

The surprising research that led me to discover that the best way to fight and overcome FOMO is with a different type of FOMO.

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