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Look At “Me”

I’m currently reading a book by David Brooks called The Road to Character. To me, reading has always felt like an exercise, akin to push-ups or—on the most challenging days—burpees. For those of you who don’t know (and you should feel lucky you don’t), the burpee combines the conditioning of your core, your legs, your […]

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On Talking

When meeting someone for the first time, I’ll often ask their name and immediately tune out, hopping back on my train of thought heading straight for the clouds. I utter the words “Sorry, remind me your name” too frequently. It’s easy to ask questions, but sometimes I forget these questions have answers and that these […]