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Why Do It At All?
Sometimes I wonder: Why do it at all? Why write? Why try? There are many other writers. Better writers. Smarter than me, anyway. They make arguments I can't understand. Better ones, too. Ones that make me nod my head and say, "Of course." Which is, of
America, The Roman Empire and Fiscal Policy with Former Comptroller General of the United States, David M. Walker
Today, Dan sits down with David M. Walker, a distinguished public servant who has been at the forefront of U.S. fiscal policy. Walker highlights the lessons history offers us, drawing comparisons between the fall of Rome and today's fiscal challenges. Discover why today's youth may
Dissociation Ain't All bad
I will be honest - it's been a stressful week. Well, being truly honest - it's been a stressful month. Or is it year? We know stress is bad for us. While eustress (positive, healthy stress) exists, this isn't the kind of stress most
Building a Values-Focused Business with Jonathan Rivera, Part 2
Continuing the conversation from last week, Jonathan Rivera opens up about his journey in re-evaluating client choices to protect his peace and prioritize life’s true joys. Discover how crafting a business that supports your lifestyle can lead to unexpected freedom and happiness. If you're curious about redefining
Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Using Tana
Hello there! I've just returned from a business trip and am a bit all over the place this week, so in lieu of our regular topics I'm going to write a bit about a piece of software I love: Tana. Tana is a note-taker. And yet
Building a Values-Focused Business with Jonathan Rivera, Part 1
In this episode, Dan chats with Jonathan Rivera from the Podcast Factory, a friend he's known for ages. Jonathan talks about his journey from the ups and downs in real estate to finding his groove in the podcast scene. He opens up about how losing his father-in-law made
Theory X
This week, we’re continuing our exploration of the work of Sidney Dekker, particularly his book Drift Into Failure. Dekker applies complex systems thinking to issues of safety and organizational decline. In our first essay in the series, we talked about why complex systems are that way. Complex systems’ behavior
Talking About Grief and Resilience with Mason Sawyer, Part 2
Continuing the conversation with Mason Sawyer, today, we explore how authentic vulnerability can lead to a more meaningful connection with others. Mason bravely recounts his extraordinary journey from hitting rock bottom to discovering a newfound purpose in life. His story unfolds with unexpected twists that might just make you rethink
Only Rational
We continue our exploration of the work of Sidney Dekker with what is the single hardest idea to grasp: Failure is rational. We are not talking here about the Silicon Valley cliché of failure, the failure that people point to when they tell you to "fail forward" or
Talking About Grief and Resilience with Mason Sawyer, Part 1
Hello, everyone. Today, we’re talking about coping with loss and grief with Mason Sawyer, host of the 10ninety podcast. Mason will share with us the life-shattering story of losing his family members in a tragic accident. Mason's story isn't just about loss; it's
