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Above All, Be Brief
“When you wish to instruct, be brief; then men’s minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson, and retain it faithfully. Every word that is unnecessary only pours over the side of a brimming mind.” (Cicero) There is one cardinal rule for public speaking: leave ’em wanting more. This may frustrate a […]
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The Myth of the Slippery Slope
We all do a lot of arguing these days. New media platforms have profited on polarization, and our multimedia megaphones have turned us all into pundits. It’s gotten ridiculous. What’s especially…
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Boys Don’t Cry Out
Every time there’s a new, horrific school shooting, I’m reminded of my own childhood…
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Your Significant Other
In this rapidly-changing world of romantic relationships, we are all having to adjust to some new terms. Committed couples, refusing marriage but…
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It’s really hard to listen…
Most famous writers have this in common: they are insatiably curious about the world around them and what makes people tick. When asked about their craft and how they find the amazing stories…
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Training vs. Trying
Keeping your cool when you want to flip out is one of the best things you can do for everyone. It’s also one of the hardest. Remaining calm…
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Take Back Your Remote Control
Interesting idea: we control our thoughts; our thoughts don’t control us. So many of our troubles come about…
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Ducking Conflict
Humans are emotional beings, and our emotions can be terrific assets in the right context. Remaining calm in the midst of conflict, therefore, can be unnerving…
