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Figuring Out Who You Are
Figuring Out Who You Are
Our core identities go beyond our job, location, personality, and physical traits
Mike Raab
Aug 8, 2018
The Future of Podcasting is Subscription — Lessons from the History of Media
The Future of Podcasting is Subscription — Lessons from the History of Media
“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes”
Mike Raab
May 3, 2019
Why it’s Time for Publishers to Offer a Pay-Per-Article Option
Why it’s Time for Publishers to Offer a Pay-Per-Article Option
As the publishing pendulum swings from ad-supported to subscription, publishers need to adapt and innovate — quicker than they did last…
Mike Raab
Jul 14, 2019
Searching for Community: Combating Loneliness with Interest-Based Clubs
Searching for Community: Combating Loneliness with Interest-Based Clubs
The healthy rise of membership clubs and the new “Third Place”
Mike Raab
Apr 18, 2019
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2020, Time Perception, and Lessons for Living a Longer Life
2020, Time Perception, and Lessons for Living a Longer Life
Why novel experiences change our perception, and how to use this for a more memorable life
Mike Raab
Dec 29, 2020
The 2 Traits People Judge You by in the Workplace
The 2 Traits People Judge You by in the Workplace
A few weeks ago, I began my MBA education at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, which also happens to be my…
Mike Raab
Oct 8, 2020
Peacock has a Different Streaming Strategy
Peacock has a Different Streaming Strategy
The last major streaming service is competing on its own terms
Mike Raab
Jul 15, 2020
Icons vs. Ideas in Politics
Icons vs. Ideas in Politics
A political division that explains the state of USA
Mike Raab
Jun 26, 2020
I Stopped Drinking in Quarantine
I Stopped Drinking in Quarantine
And then I started again.
Mike Raab
Jun 14, 2020
Why are email newsletters so popular?
Why are email newsletters so popular?
Passive distribution, useful information, and a little bit of personality
Mike Raab
May 26, 2020
What I learned writing for 1 hour every day for 60+ days
What I learned writing for 1 hour every day for 60+ days
Prioritizing process over inspiration
Mike Raab
May 25, 2020
Kryptonite
Kryptonite
A short fiction story
Mike Raab
Apr 20, 2020
The Burden
The Burden
A short story
Mike Raab
Apr 10, 2020
An Unreachable Past
An Unreachable Past
A short story
Mike Raab
Apr 8, 2020
Life in the Time of Pandemic
Life in the Time of Pandemic
On being human
Mike Raab
Mar 19, 2020
How Vincent Van Gogh Helped Lauryn Hill & The Fugees Win a Grammy
How Vincent Van Gogh Helped Lauryn Hill & The Fugees Win a Grammy
From Starry Night to the 3rd iteration of Killing Me Softly over 100 years
Mike Raab
Jan 16, 2020
How Your Definition of “Friend” Can Impact Your Career
How Your Definition of “Friend” Can Impact Your Career
No matter your profession or career choice, there’s a nearly 100% probability that your job relies on input, information, or cooperation…
Mike Raab
Oct 18, 2019
Your Twenties are for Experimenting
Your Twenties are for Experimenting
Some important things are just easier to do while you’re young
Mike Raab
Sep 18, 2019
How I made my first $1,000 on Medium
How I made my first $1,000 on Medium
with story stats and details
Mike Raab
Sep 3, 2019
Forget Influencers — The Future is Curators
Forget Influencers — The Future is Curators
And the difference is authenticity
Mike Raab
Aug 20, 2019
Using Facial Recognition to Detect Unfaithful Partners
Using Facial Recognition to Detect Unfaithful Partners
Days are numbered for cheaters looking to hookup online
Mike Raab
Aug 20, 2019
Misaligned Incentives in Venture Capital
Misaligned Incentives in Venture Capital
The difference between optimistic and self-interested
Mike Raab
Aug 8, 2019
Shame & Commerce: How Tech has Changed Consumer Behavior
Shame & Commerce: How Tech has Changed Consumer Behavior
How tipping, delivery, and discreet consultations have empowered consumers
Mike Raab
May 23, 2019
The Sci-fi that Inspired Today’s AR/VR Founders
The Sci-fi that Inspired Today’s AR/VR Founders
How concepts from The Matrix, Ready Player One, and Feed are the building blocks of the future
Mike Raab
May 21, 2019
How to Clear Your Mind
How to Clear Your Mind
“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” — Blaise Pascal
Mike Raab
May 8, 2019
Preserving Privacy in the Age of Facial Recognition
Preserving Privacy in the Age of Facial Recognition
Setting Standards for Responsible Identity Management
Mike Raab
Feb 17, 2019
Chatroulette (without the dicks) was the “Healthy” Social Media
Chatroulette (without the dicks) was the “Healthy” Social Media
Instead of envy and anxiety, Chatroulette cultivated authentic human connection.
Mike Raab
Feb 3, 2019
Diamonds Aren’t Forever
Diamonds Aren’t Forever
Is it time to ditch the diamond engagement ring?
Mike Raab
Jan 24, 2019
A Day in the Life of the Average American
A Day in the Life of the Average American
How does your life compare to the average American in 2019?
Mike Raab
Jan 17, 2019
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