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  • Friday Five No. 219 March 1, 2024

    Friday Five No. 219 March 1, 2024

    No. 219 March 1, 2024 Hi All! Below is your weekly dose of a list of things I’m reading, watching, listening to, or thinking about. If this message was forwarded to you, sign up for this newsletter using this link. Quote I’m Re-Reading A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan…


  • Friday Five No. 218 Feb 23, 2024

    Friday Five No. 218 Feb 23, 2024

    No. 218 Feb 23, 2024 Hi All! Below is your weekly dose of a list of things I’m reading, watching, listening to, or thinking about. If this message was forwarded to you, sign up for this newsletter using this link. Quote I’m Re-Reading Curiosity is more important than knowledge. – Albert Einstein New Video I Posted Energy…


  • Friday Five No. 217 Feb 16, 2024

    Friday Five No. 217 Feb 16, 2024

    No. 217 Feb 16, 2024 Hi All! Below is your weekly dose of a list of things I’m reading, watching, listening to, or thinking about. If this message was forwarded to you, sign up for this newsletter using this link. Quote I’m Re-Reading We have the power to hold no opinion about a thing, and to not…


  • Friday Five No. 216 Feb 9, 2024

    Friday Five No. 216 Feb 9, 2024

    No. 216 Feb 9, 2024 Hi All! Below is your weekly dose of a list of things I’m reading, watching, listening to, or thinking about. If this message was forwarded to you, sign up for this newsletter using this link. Quote I’m Re-Reading “You don’t need more time; you need more focus. Fewer projects. Fewer commitments. Fewer…


  • Friday Five No. 215 Feb 2, 2024

    Friday Five No. 215 Feb 2, 2024

    No. 215 Feb 2, 2024 Hi All! Below is your weekly dose of a list of things I’m reading, watching, listening to, or thinking about. If this message was forwarded to you, sign up for this newsletter using this link. Quote I’m Re-Reading If you wish to improve, be content to appear clueless or stupid in…


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