PinnedJaime Martínez BownessinWork CityWhen Honesty Hurts: Between Authenticity and “Sincericide” at WorkA personal experience of how too much honesty can backfire, and a good way to navigate the thin line between being sincere and being…Mar 14193Mar 14193
Jaime Martínez BownessinThought ThinkersUmberto Eco’s “Acid Test” for Fascism: Does Any of This Sound Familiar?Could today’s populist movements be ticking the same boxes as mid-20th-century Fascism?Jul 2536Jul 2536
Jaime Martínez BownessinTeatime HistoryHeavenly Misfires: When Assassination Attempts Inflate EgosSurviving a close call with death doesn’t mean divine endorsement, but try telling that to many leaders in history.Jul 182Jul 182
Jaime Martínez BownessinWork CityWant to Succeed as an Entrepreneur? Go for “Dumb” Business IdeasHigh-tech ventures aren’t the only path to success. Down-to-earth businesses that deliver stellar customer service can be your ticket to…Jun 243Jun 243
Jaime Martínez BownessinReal Insight!Water From an Ancient Well: Rick Rubin’s Fable in a Tech-Driven WorldWhy does meaning often surpass the convenience of technology, and how can you bring more significance into your daily life?Jun 227Jun 227
Jaime Martínez BownessinThe Taoist OnlineWhat Did a Vietnamese Wiseman and Johann Sebastian Bach Have in Common?From the jungles of Vietnam to the concert halls of Europe, two remarkable stories teach us about enduring pain and embracing peace.Jun 21Jun 21
Jaime Martínez BownessinBetterismRedefining Marriage: From “All or Nothing” to the “4 Partnerships”The traditional concept of marriage is failing because we combine four types of partnerships in one person — and when one partnership…Jun 13Jun 13
Jaime Martínez BownessinBooks Are Our SuperpowerThe Librarian Who Changed My Life: A Tale of Bullying, Books, and BelongingEveryone who loves books has a story about how this love began. One eight-year-old introvert in the 1980s found it while seeking refuge in…Jun 118Jun 118
Jaime Martínez BownessinBetterismWhy The Longevity Movement Is a ScamWisdom — and happiness — come from relaxing into life and its duration, which are never in our complete control.Jun 11Jun 11
Jaime Martínez BownessinThe Kraken LoreWhispers in the MarshA luxury hotel in the Mayan Riviera. An ancient superstition. Frightened construction workers refusing to return. A chief engineer…May 29May 29