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A story about an Aussie breakdancer and the voices in my head
Reading time: 2 minutes
Aug 30, 2024
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Don't lose: Lessons from the Springboks and Dricus du Plessis
The best way to win is to make sure you don’t lose.
Aug 23, 2024
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Molotov cocktails and bottle caps: A story about one of the most disastrous marketing campaigns in history
In 1992, Pepsi ran a promotion in the Philippines called "Number Fever” to increase market share against its dominant rival, Coca-Cola.
Aug 16, 2024
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May 2024

Hitler's big boo boo thanks to a chubby man's ego
Reading time: 3 minutes
May 10, 2024
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The Stranger in the Mirror: Your Future Self
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May 3, 2024
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April 2024

Lindy's lesson (and how it's applied by Warren Buffet, Jeff Bezos and me)
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Apr 26, 2024
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"A jack of all trades, master of none" - I beg to differ
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Apr 19, 2024
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The recipe for serendipity
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Apr 12, 2024
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Danielle Steel, the little old lady who works harder than Elon Musk
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Apr 5, 2024
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March 2024

The illusion of control
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Mar 29, 2024
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Your reality isn't real: A lesson from the Nazis
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Mar 15, 2024
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It's not too late! A few stories of famous late bloomers
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Mar 8, 2024
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