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Continue reading →: You Ain’t Gotta Lie Ta Kick ItWe all do it—round up a story, polish an answer, hide the rough edges. Not to deceive, but to belong. From Chris Rock and Ice Cube to Seinfeld and a writer named Vicky Ball, You Ain’t Gotta Lie Ta Kick It looks at how performance and authenticity overlap until even…
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Continue reading →: Becoming BlunderlessEven the most talented players struggle against their own nature. When Julio Rodríguez struck out to end the Mariners’ season, it wasn’t just bad luck—it was a lesson in the cost of chasing the wrong pitch. From Ted Williams’ disciplined strike-zone approach to Josh Waitzkin’s “power of empty space” in…
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Continue reading →: We Play SoftwareWhy doesn’t the best product always win? Because we confuse solicitation with solutions. Elizabeth Holmes sold billionaires on promises of revolutionary blood testing that never worked. Even Apple stumbled, hyping AI features that didn’t exist. Meanwhile, Palantir bets on building software that actually solves problems. The difference? Solicitation creates “trust-lite”—influence…
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Continue reading →: Better, How?We talk about what’s “better” like it’s obvious. But better for whom? In Better, How?, a lesson in music, memory, and algorithms reveals that context and audience matter as much as product.
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Continue reading →: What I’ve Learned from Seth GodinSeth Godin has shaped my thinking more than almost anyone else. This week’s post dives into the lessons that have transformed how I approach work, creativity, and life. The biggest insight? Flying too low is just as dangerous as flying too high. We’ve been conditioned to fear standing out so…
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Continue reading →: Irrational Confidence GuyBill Simmons coined irrational confidence to describe players who believe they’re stars—and sometimes play like it. But it’s not just for athletes. It’s the force that drives us toward impossible catches, unlikely dreams, and bold moves in life. This piece explores where irrational confidence comes from—and why passing it on…
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Continue reading →: Cerulean Blue and Country Music TooCerulean Blue and Country Music Too: What We Miss When We Dismiss. I thought country music was beneath me. Then Chris Stapleton and The Devil Wears Prada exposed the blind spots in my taste—and what I was really protecting.
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Continue reading →: Meet Adam ZahnMeet Adam Zahn, the master of small deceptions. From dating apps to burger ads, Adam bends the truth to fit his needs. Know anyone like that?
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