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Dec 4, 2020

The Toolbox Strategy: How To Become Uniquely Valuable

After having just dropped out of university, at 19-years-old; I received a line of advice that changed my life. On one unforgettable evening, I got to attend a meal that sat some of the world’s leading experts on food health and safety. Each of them had flown in from different…

Values

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The Toolbox Strategy: How To Become Uniquely Valuable
The Toolbox Strategy: How To Become Uniquely Valuable

Aug 31, 2020

Who Am I, First? | Chadwick Boseman

After the finding out the devastating news about the passing of Chadwick Boseman this past weekend, I came across a clip of the actor speaking on his career in the HBO show: The Shop: Uninterrupted that gave me tremendous pause for thought. “I had agents that, would give me things…

Chadwick Boseman

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Who Am I, First? | Chadwick Boseman
Who Am I, First? | Chadwick Boseman

Jul 2, 2020

The Man Who Flew a Million Miles

Glancing out over the controls, Ken noticed he was about to pass the snowy-tip of the Ecuadorian volcano, Cotopaxi. He recalled the time it caught his eye shortly after getting his licence, during his first international outing. With admiration, he contemplated how nature was able to calm even the most destructive parts of itself — creating something beautiful from catastrophe. The silent and nonjudgmental company of clouds would often have him asking: Where am I trying to go? But during this more sombre flight, Ken finally wanted to know — What am I trying to leave behind?

Short Story

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The Man Who Flew a Million Miles
The Man Who Flew a Million Miles

Jun 26, 2020

The 23 Lessons I Learned on the Way to 23

Between becoming the 22-year-old with their sh*t together, and now turning 23, I’ve had to face some hard realities. One, of course, is that ‘having your sh*t together’ isn’t a state that you just unlock and keep. It requires you to consistently toe the line. To tirelessly continue to grow…

Life Lessons

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The 23 Lessons I Learned on the Way to 23
The 23 Lessons I Learned on the Way to 23

Jul 3, 2019

22 Life Lessons from a 22-Year-Old with Their Sh*t Together

Bold title, right? The thing is, that until very recently, I actually hated the term to ‘have your sh*t together’. I first heard it from a co-worker within the first month of joining a company at 19. They mentioned that they and other co-workers of mine had spent an entire…

Life Lessons

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22 Life Lessons from a 22-Year-Old with Their Sh*t Together
22 Life Lessons from a 22-Year-Old with Their Sh*t Together

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·May 28, 2019

Never Settle Your Curiosity

The limited time that life provides us with: encourages us to use it well. And whilst using time effectively is a powerful strategy for working with what you have; often this focus on productivity and usefulness from an early stage can trap many individuals into thinking they should have answers…

Books

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Never Settle Your Curiosity
Never Settle Your Curiosity

Published in Mission.org

·Apr 20, 2018

Books, Give Them Your Life

‘A room without books is like a body without a soul.’ – Marcus Tullius Cicero Books can change your life. And because of this, I believe we should give books our lives. See, the brain acts much like a filter. It first observes everything in the world, but then begins…

Books

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Books, Give Them Your Life
Books, Give Them Your Life

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·Mar 26, 2018

Feeling Out-of-sync

There is a certain flow that can be obtained for select moments in life where everything moves together. …

Life Lessons

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Feeling Out-of-sync
Feeling Out-of-sync

Published in Mission.org

·Feb 22, 2018

Why I work really, really hard… on the side.

“We often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work” — Thomas A. Edison For years, working on side-projects has played a huge role in my life. There are many different reasons for this and in fact, for each project, the reason has altered due to circumstance. …

Strategy

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Why I work really, really hard… on the side.
Why I work really, really hard… on the side.

Published in Mission.org

·Feb 5, 2018

The Powerful Motivator I Always Keep in my Workspace

For my work, I always make sure that I create the best possible atmosphere and environment to be encompassed in. Imagine dining in a highly-rated restaurant. It’s undeniable that the atmosphere plays a huge role in the subsequent enjoyment of your dining experience. If the music is playing too loud…

Poetry

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The Powerful Motivator I Always Keep in my Workspace
The Powerful Motivator I Always Keep in my Workspace
Justin Campbell-Platt

Justin Campbell-Platt

Product designer and strategist. A rational optimist. www.justincampbellplatt.com

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