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Why Does Everything Online Suck Now?
Cory Doctorow calls it “enshittification.” Here’s how we got here—and how we can make the internet not terrible again.
5 hrs ago • 
Michael Kovnat
7
5 Lessons the Dying Can Teach Us About Living Well
After sitting beside hundreds of people at the end of life, death doula Diane Button has learned what truly matters—and how to live without regret.
Oct 29 • 
Michael Kovnat
22
Silence the Monster: How to Stop Negative Self-Talk from Running Your Team
The hardest part of leadership isn’t strategy—it’s the story you tell yourself. These experts reveal how to rewrite that inner script and lead with…
Oct 28 • 
Michael Kovnat
8
Choose Wisely: Stop Trying to “Optimize” Your Life
Not every decision can be reduced to data. In a new book, a philosopher and a psychologist say wisdom starts where the algorithm ends.
Oct 27 • 
Michael Kovnat
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It’s Not All on You: 5 Books That Reveal the Hidden Forces Shaping Your Life
From food and finances to love and leadership, these books show how unseen systems—and not just personal choices—shape our health, money, and identity.
Oct 25 • 
Panio Gianopoulos
4
Steven Pinker Helps You Deal With Awkward Dates
And other smart solutions to everyday problems we came across this week.
Oct 24 • 
Michael Kovnat
6
If the Economy’s So Good, Why Do We All Feel So Broke?
The problem isn’t you—it’s the data. Gene Ludwig reveals how America’s economic scorecards mask widespread struggle.
Oct 23 • 
Michael Kovnat
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Gene Ludwig, LISEP Chair
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Digital Exhaustion: How to Reclaim Your Energy in an Always-On World
Technology was supposed to make life easier—but instead, it’s draining our attention and creativity. Here’s how to recharge.
Oct 22 • 
Michael Kovnat
12
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Your Attention Is Being Hijacked. Here’s How to Take It Back.
Behavioral scientist Zelana Montminy reveals how to quiet the noise, reclaim your focus, and rediscover what it feels like to be truly present.
Oct 21 • 
Michael Kovnat
24
How to Build a Company That Lasts 100 Years
Investor and entrepreneur Eric Becker distills lessons from the world’s most enduring businesses—revealing how stewardship, culture, and foresight can…
Oct 20 • 
Michael Kovnat
8
What You Eat Matters More Than You Think
Food, focus, and finding your core vales were among our highlights this week
Oct 17 • 
Michael Kovnat
7
The World’s Changing Fast—Here's How to Keep Up
Change can feel exhausting—but Scott D. Anthony argues it’s also full of opportunity if you know how to spot the signals of lasting innovation.
Oct 16 • 
Michael Kovnat
12
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