A few days ago, the lights went out around me. I wasn’t the only one affected. Around 100,000 homes and businesses were plunged into darkness. The power outage lasted for many hours. This is very unusual where Continue reading
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A Powerful Lesson About Equality From “Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World”
In "Sand Talk," Tyson Yunkaporta describes the "better than/less than"-fallacy. Find out why it's so toxic and what to replace it with. Continue reading
Lessons From “A Separate Peace”: Are You a Lighthouse or a Battleship?
John Knowles taught me that there are 2 types of people: lighthouses (who create a separate peace) and battleships. Which one are you? Continue reading
I Went to Wayan Nuriasih, the Famous Healer From “Eat Pray Love.” It Was Bizarre.
Meeting Wayan Nuriasih, the world-famous healer from "Eat Pray Love," was different than I expected it to be. Here's what happened...Continue reading
Here Are the Overlooked Characteristics of Responsible Adults
People don't magically become adults when they reach a certain age. Can you guess what the characteristics of responsible adults are? Continue reading
What Made the “I Have a Dream” Speech So Special?
Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech has a surprising backstory. Find out more about what made the speech so special!Continue reading
Effective Altruism: How Small Donations Can Change Someone’s Life
Want to do some good in the world by donating money to a cause? Your donations might be unhelpful— here’s what you need to consider.Continue reading
Is Compassion for Others the Superpower of Influential People?
A series of losses has led me to reflect on the importance of having compassion for others (and oneself!). Here's what I learned from this challenging time.Continue reading
The Last Jedi Can Teach You to Love Complexity
Many challenges we're dealing with can be attributed to the complexity of modern life. Here's how "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" can help you get more comfortable with it! Continue reading