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Mar 21, 2022

4 Classic Books You Won’t Believe Were Banned in American Schools

They are still required reads in many schools — For students returning to school, it’s easy to assume that literature is comprised of sterile works written by dead white guys that no longer apply today. However, one of the purposes of art is to provoke a reaction, and literature is no exception. Some school districts, in fact, have banned…

Creativity

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4 Classic Books You Won’t Believe Were Banned in American Schools
4 Classic Books You Won’t Believe Were Banned in American Schools
Creativity

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Dabbler

·Jan 2, 2021

15 Encouraging Quotes to Think About When You Fail

Failing is a difficult but universal experience. We all go through it. Sometimes when a failure happens, we inflate it in our own minds, making it difficult to move on. On occasion, it is helpful to reflect on this and one of the best ways is to realize that everyone…

Inspiration

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15 Encouraging Quotes to Think About When You Fail
15 Encouraging Quotes to Think About When You Fail
Inspiration

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Dec 14, 2020

Two Surprising Ways Collecting Data on Myself Transformed My Life

For real growth, go deeper than an app on your smartphone — If you haven’t tried collecting data on yourself, you need to start right now. Until you do, you may have trouble understanding your own actions. Since I started doing so, my life has changed in multiple ways. …

Productivity

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Two Surprising Ways Collecting Data on Myself Transformed My Life
Two Surprising Ways Collecting Data on Myself Transformed My Life
Productivity

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Dabbler

·Dec 5, 2020

Allow Yourself to Admit You Don’t Know and See What Happens

Don’t sacrifice a solid reputation for a flashy first impression — When I said it in front of my new division chief, my coworkers thought I was done. I had been at my company only a few months and was unaware of some of the unwritten rules about what to say and what not to say when the boss was around. …

Work

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Allow Yourself to Admit You Don’t Know and See What Happens
Allow Yourself to Admit You Don’t Know and See What Happens
Work

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Bulletproof Writers

·Nov 30, 2020

You Probably Are a Terrible Writer, but Don’t Let That Stop You

For years, I would avoid allowing people to see my writing. I always had a passion for writing and never shied away from telling friends and family about it. When they would inevitably ask to see my work, however, I would clam up. This is because I had a deep…

Writing

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You Probably Are a Terrible Writer, but Don’t Let That Stop You
You Probably Are a Terrible Writer, but Don’t Let That Stop You
Writing

3 min read

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Adam Rains

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Spreadsheet Warrior. Reluctantly travels the world. Studies history and international relations.

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