How to Figure Out What You Want in Life
In Afghanistan, I could see a future making good money in intelligence contracting. Instead, I kept thinking about a turkey sandwich. It took me a while to understand why.
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Does Money Buy Championships in Baseball? Ask the Brewers
Does money buy championships in baseball? The 2026 Brewers and Rays show how smart team building can overcome MLB's biggest payrolls.
How to Stop Micromanaging and Trust Your Team
I never wanted to be a leader. Then I thought being one meant doing everything myself. Here's how I learned to trust my team, step aside, and find my greatest satisfaction in helping others grow.
How to Stop Being Cynical as You Get Older
Growing older brings wisdom, but it can also make us cynical. How do we prepare for life's disappointments without losing our curiosity, optimism, and capacity for delight?
How to Find Hidden Gems in Vinyl Record Bargain Bins
Some of my favorite records cost $3. Here's how bargain bins, album covers, great musicians, and conversations with record store clerks lead to unexpected discoveries.
How to Build Community: Start by Paying Attention
How do you build community and turn strangers into friends? Start small. Pay attention, remember the little things, give first, and don’t keep score.
Is the NFL Rigged? Why Football Sometimes Feels Like WWE
Is the NFL rigged? A controversial Josh Allen fourth-down call shows why NFL officiating can make football feel like WWE—and why I still watch.
How to Track Your Progress When Learning Something New
Learn how to track your progress when learning something new—and why documenting where you started can help you stay motivated for years.
How to Be a Person of Your Word (and Why It Matters)
Being a person of your word doesn’t mean saying yes to everything. It means making realistic promises, communicating when things change, and giving people words they can trust.
Why Are the Tampa Bay Rays So Good? They’ve Always Had Enough
Why are the Tampa Bay Rays so good? With a low payroll and few stars, the Rays prove that great teams are built, not bought.
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Appreciate Your Life
If you’re going to compare your life to someone else’s, you have to be willing to trade your entire life for theirs—not just the part you envy.
Why Are So Many People Running Red Lights?
Running red lights has become so normal that drivers now expect others to do it. Meanwhile, people staring at their phones don’t move when the light turns green. We’ve expanded both ends of the red light.
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