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I’m Not a Natural at Making Friends – But I Have Taught Myself. Here’s How to Do It
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Any men reading this in your 40’s or 50’s in the Berkeley, CA area….. Pint?
Do Hard Things if You Want an Easy Life
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Life is harder… but it gets even harder if you take the easy path.
Don’t Forget to Swim Now and Then
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How long has it been since you cooked dinner over an open flame? (No, your Viking range doesn’t count.)
14 Amazing Books Summarized in One Minute (Or Less) [VIDEO]
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Mark Manson, author of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F—” gives us a quick overview of his 14 favorite non-fiction books.
The Extreme Cost of Active Management
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If someone is talking about their “outperformance,” the probability is high that they are lying to you.
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