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  • Street level altruism (and the ripple effect of helping one person)

    Street level altruism (and the ripple effect of helping one person)

    For the last 7 years Joshua Coombes has been a man on a mission.
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    Laurence McCahill
    May 11
    🔥 How Holstee started a movement from their manifesto

    🔥 How Holstee started a movement from their manifesto

    A blueprint for a meaningful life
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    Laurence McCahill
    Apr 27
    ✏️ How to design from (and for) joy

    ✏️ How to design from (and for) joy

    Start with what moves you, not what moves the market
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    Laurence McCahill
    Mar 29
    How do you price well without talking about money?

    How do you price well without talking about money?

    Do you find it challenging talking about money?
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    Carlos Saba
    Mar 25
    How internet influencers tell you to do business (and why this won’t work for you)

    How internet influencers tell you to do business (and why this won’t work for you)

    If you’re going to be a successful entrepreneur you’re supposed to think big.
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    Laurence McCahill
    Feb 1
    How we can help you in 2022

    How we can help you in 2022

    And why we do what we do
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    Laurence McCahill
    Jan 22
    Living on the edge of uncertainty

    Living on the edge of uncertainty

    It’s 2018. We’re hosting our USA version of our Alptitude retreat and have taken the group on a white water rafting trip.
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    Carlos Saba
    Dec 31, 2021
    6 Universal Truths 2021 Has Reminded Me Of

    6 Universal Truths 2021 Has Reminded Me Of

    Like last year, 2021 has been a year of uncertainty, cancelled plans and all that life throws at us– whether that’s worries about Covid…
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    Laurence McCahill
    Dec 30, 2021
    What does work look like for you in The Age of Longevity?

    What does work look like for you in The Age of Longevity?

    For those of us born in the West today, living to 100 will be the norm not the exception — how does this affect our relationship to work?
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    Laurence McCahill
    Nov 17, 2021
    Rewilding humanity 🌱

    Rewilding humanity 🌱

    As COP 26 comes to a close and frustration abounds, I recall a chance conversation in early 2019.
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    Laurence McCahill
    Nov 14, 2021
    10 Jedi mind tricks for getting out of your own way to make great things happen

    10 Jedi mind tricks for getting out of your own way to make great things happen

    It can feel uncomfortable, even scary, to start unleashing your ideas on the world.
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    Laurence McCahill
    Jul 21, 2021
    Lone wolf? Come home to your pack.

    Lone wolf? Come home to your pack.

    “You aren’t a machine with broken parts. You are an animal whose needs are not being met.” Johann Hari, Lost Connections
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    Laurence McCahill
    Jul 18, 2021
    The Content Creator’s Guide to Launching a Startup

    The Content Creator’s Guide to Launching a Startup

    If you’re struggling to find the perfect startup or product idea, stop.
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    Laurence McCahill
    Jul 13, 2021
    Stop Playing the Waiting Game: Start Before You’re Ready

    Stop Playing the Waiting Game: Start Before You’re Ready

    There is no such thing as the perfect time
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    Laurence McCahill
    Jul 7, 2021
    The journey vs the destination – what excites you more?

    The journey vs the destination – what excites you more?

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    Laurence McCahill
    Jun 8, 2021
    I’m not the best

    I’m not the best

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    Laurence McCahill
    May 22, 2021
    10 things we learnt about being a late bloomer in life 🍃

    10 things we learnt about being a late bloomer in life 🍃

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    Laurence McCahill
    May 10, 2021
    The Mid-life Wake Up ☀

    The Mid-life Wake Up ☀

    Why this discomfort might be telling you something
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    Laurence McCahill
    Apr 27, 2021
    🔥 10 ways to turn life’s obstacles into your purpose rocket fuel

    🔥 10 ways to turn life’s obstacles into your purpose rocket fuel

    Yesterday’s Fireside chat with William McNeely was up there with the very best since we started doing these 12 months ago.
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    Laurence McCahill
    Mar 27, 2021
    🔥 10 things we learnt about how to be better co-founders

    🔥 10 things we learnt about how to be better co-founders

    Some reflections from being coached live by Beccie D’Cunha
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    Laurence McCahill
    Mar 21, 2021
    Easy choices or easy life. What’s it to be?

    Easy choices or easy life. What’s it to be?

    If you’re still trying to find your ‘thing’ in work or business and chart a more meaningful path:
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    Laurence McCahill
    Mar 10, 2021
    10 Things Stopping You From Growing Your Business 🌱

    10 Things Stopping You From Growing Your Business 🌱

    Lessons learned from a Fireside chat with our business mentor Alan Wick
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    Laurence McCahill
    Feb 27, 2021
    10 things every mission-driven founder should know before they start

    10 things every mission-driven founder should know before they start

    We had so much fun on our Friday Fireside today with Liana Wilson-Fricker.
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    Laurence McCahill
    Feb 19, 2021
    Craft Your Founder Mantra

    Craft Your Founder Mantra

    Why 2–3 words can transform your business and life
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    Laurence McCahill
    Feb 1, 2021
    Go create magic

    Go create magic

    An excerpt from Ash Perrin’s talk at Happy Startup Summercamp 2018:
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    Laurence McCahill
    Feb 1, 2021
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