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Always Assume Others Are In Some Amount of Pain

Always Assume Others Are In Some Amount of Pain

Life is too short to pretend they’re not.
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Maybe My Problems Aren’t So Bad — A Lesson in Perspective

Maybe My Problems Aren’t So Bad — A Lesson in Perspective

Our squabbles paled in comparison to this family’s horror.
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Some People Don’t Like The Beatles — What to Do with Negative Feedback

Some People Don’t Like The Beatles — What to Do with Negative Feedback

Psst…I’m one of “those” people. 🫢
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Creating Your Magnum Opus: How to Transform Job-Seeking Deliverables into Career Art

Creating Your Magnum Opus: How to Transform Job-Seeking Deliverables into Career Art

Because you never know who’s looking — and why.
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The Real Key to E-Commerce Loyalty: Why Emotional Connection Drives Retention

The Real Key to E-Commerce Loyalty: Why Emotional Connection Drives Retention

And why feelings matter more than discounts.
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The Indescribable Feeling of Great Design

The Indescribable Feeling of Great Design

Your brain constantly seeks the action > response > satisfaction feedback loop.
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What Do You Want Your Customers To Feel When They Buy From You?

What Do You Want Your Customers To Feel When They Buy From You?

Emotions unlock brand loyalty.
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When You Look in the Mirror, You’re Seeing the Past

When You Look in the Mirror, You’re Seeing the Past

It’s a slightly younger you, but there’s more to the story.
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The Only Video Game That Has Ever Made Me Cry

The Only Video Game That Has Ever Made Me Cry

9 foundational pillars of master storytelling.
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Confidence doesn’t just “poof” out of nowhere. 💨

Confidence doesn’t just “poof” out of nowhere. 💨

Without a foundation of preparation, confidence crumbles.
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“But If Not”: A Simple Phrase for Building Resilience in Tough Times

“But If Not”: A Simple Phrase for Building Resilience in Tough Times

Where to find strength when things don’t go as planned.
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Sometimes, Hard Conversations Aren’t As Scary As We Think

Sometimes, Hard Conversations Aren’t As Scary As We Think

When we avoid difficult conversations, we might miss out on moments of unexpected grace.
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What Companies Want From Job Candidates Is Hiding In Plain Sight

What Companies Want From Job Candidates Is Hiding In Plain Sight

You are more than a list of qualifications.
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Give to grow — Shift your focus from “me,” to “we” and see what happens.

Give to grow — Shift your focus from “me,” to “we” and see what happens.

The giving paradox.
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Don’t wait for hope to find you, create it–with action.

Don’t wait for hope to find you, create it–with action.

Hope is the byproduct of doing the work.
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Rest by Example — A Lesson in Modern Leadership

Rest by Example — A Lesson in Modern Leadership

Sometimes, a pause is the best way to push forward.
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Get scrappy, smile, and go kick up some dust.

Get scrappy, smile, and go kick up some dust.

Resourcefulness and grit can carry you far.
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I Used Google’s NotebookLM to Generate an AI Podcast of My LinkedIn Profile

I Used Google’s NotebookLM to Generate an AI Podcast of My LinkedIn Profile

Here’s how I did it…and why you’ll want to do it too!
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We all, at some point, must face our opposing forces. 👊

We all, at some point, must face our opposing forces. 👊

But they are not unbeatable.
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Something is humbling about teaching a child how to tie their shoes.

Something is humbling about teaching a child how to tie their shoes.

Giving others space to learn, make mistakes, and grow.
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Our Little Complexities

Our Little Complexities

The subtle people science of the quirks that make us tick.
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Mike Curtis
It’s Okay to Say, “I Don’t Know”

It’s Okay to Say, “I Don’t Know”

And how to turn it into a learning opportunity.
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The Ultimate Guide to Adding Soft Skills to Your Resume

The Ultimate Guide to Adding Soft Skills to Your Resume

100+ examples of what to say and how to showcase your strengths.
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How to Be Someone Great When Opposition is All Around You

How to Be Someone Great When Opposition is All Around You

“Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.” — Bennett
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September 21, 2024: World Gratitude Day

September 21, 2024: World Gratitude Day

Today, let us recognize our fighters and our warriors.
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Mike Curtis
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