Tag: should
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Tragedy of Want
I am the foolWho returns to the table of want Breeding ground for discontentTrials and tribulations of ambitionGrief of loss and shame of failureDisappointments of successDepartures from satisfaction In our hard-earned moments of freedom of choice, we tend to salivate on what we want, instead of reflecting on any of less common, more valuable paths:
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Leadership Is Trending. Is That Good?
Lately I keep hearing the word leadership everywhere. It feels like it’s having a moment—like everyone is being encouraged to become a leader. That makes me wonder what we even mean by leadership, and whether a world full of “leaders” is what we actually need. Semantic games are easy here, but I think the question…
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January 2026
I turned 40. I have less advice than ever. Maybe that’s wisdom. I may have less advice than ever, but perhaps it’s more accurate and meaningful. It can seem like nothing I’ve done has ever been worth it. There may be only a small failure in that perspective. I’ve always known there was no objective…
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The Contentment Habit
The Contentment Habit Turn to where you are right at this moment. Pause and feel your body, your breath, and all the sensations surrounding you right now. See how this moment contains so much that you don’t normally notice, if you start paying attention. Realize that this moment is enough. All around you, right now,…