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Personal Growth

The Problem of Inspiration

May 15, 2019 By Matt S. Smith, MBA

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Inspiration has never been more accessible. With Instagram and Pinterest, we are flooded with inspirational quotes juxtaposed with a selfie or an epic sunset. This trend spilled over into YouTube, where armies of pretty people are ready to inspire and life-coach you to achieve new heights in life. We are in a Golden Age of inspiration. All this inspiration is so lovely, yet so useless.

Filed Under: Personal Growth

The Problem of Blame

August 6, 2018 By Matt S. Smith, MBA

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It’s easy to blame others for your problems. This is true in your personal life, and in your professional life too. However convenient it is to blame others for you problems in the short term, there are long-term effects that are toxic.

Filed Under: Personal Growth, Workplace Culture, Worky Worky

The Problem of Hindsight Bias

March 7, 2018 By Matt S. Smith, MBA

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There was an irresistible TV mini-series on VH1 called “I love the 1980s” that debuted late in 2002. Over the course of ten episodes, VH1 showcased each year of the 80s and all the stuff that defined that year: popular music, fashion, trends, TV shows, movies, and occasionally something about politics. The show was so […]

Filed Under: Personal Growth, Technology and Culture

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