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Dive 46: The Secret to Improvement is NOT consistency. It’s FIRE.
The secret to success is not consistency. It's FIRE. Frequent Iterations that are Really Enjoyable. The former means getting feedback quickly, so you…
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Dive 52: You’re a Human, not a brand.
A personal brand can destroy your mental health. If done wrong, it can lead to misery, lies and fakery that sink your whole brand. Read on to learn how…
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Dive 24: Why you need to start BEFORE you feel ready
Like so many others, I used to create detailed plans that spanned years. None of the panned out. Software development changed how I think about…
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Dive 25: The fine line between Politeness and Kindness
Kindness requires sincerity. It comes from the heart. Politeness can be compelled by forcing you to follow agreed-upon rules. Knowing the distinction…
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Dive 80: Choosing Your Emotional Flight
Stoicism is about choosing your emotions. Not suppressing them nor letting it all out. How do you choose your emotions for a healthy, happy life?
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Dive 33: Why random acts of kindness will change the world
Wanna change the world? Forget protests and anti-hate campaigns. Random acts of kindness every day are more meaningful and impactful in the long run…
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Dive 51: A Happier life needs the right kind of Authenticity
Fake it until you make it leads to misery. On the other hand, Authenticity leads to happiness and contentment. It means aligning your values, likes, and…
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Dive 100: Why I don’t wish I started this sooner
Productivity means not dwelling on what could have been unless you can draw lessons from it for continuous improvement from here on out. Here's why and…
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Dive 65: Why snobbery is a plague on society
Book lists are trash. Because the books you should read should be based on what's best for you. Why is that important? And how do you figure out what…
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Dive 91: Don’t give customers what they want
The most successful business leaders don't just give customers what they ask for. What's the alternative? And what happens when priorities compete for…
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Dive 26: Writing is Thinking
Writing for audiences means thinking through ideas and empathizing with others. These are strengths that also make us human. So, using AI tools, like…
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Dive 37: How should you define yourself?
If you don't want your title or role to define you, then how do you define yourself? In fact, you can define yourself how you want. But you don't…
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