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Spiderman had it backwards
This quote didn't originate with Spiderman. But it was popularized by the series, in the form of Uncle Ben's now famous words to his...

Jacob Schnee
Dec 23, 20181 min read
A reminder to love yourself this time of year
Around the holidays, we tend to spend more time with family. For some of us, that can be a mixed bag. Gloria Steinem hits squarely on why...

Jacob Schnee
Dec 21, 20182 min read
Sorry, again
People deserve second chances. Many well-meaning people have made mistakes, sometimes really harmful ones. Permanent scorn is not a...

Jacob Schnee
Dec 19, 20181 min read
Getting organized
Philosophers, psychologists, physicists, zen masters, HGTV stars, valedictorians, presidents - what do they all have in common? They all...

Jacob Schnee
Dec 17, 20181 min read
Don’t just do something, stand there!
A go-to adage among yogis and meditators, this can apply equally well at work. Many high achievers among us pride themselves on being...

Jacob Schnee
Dec 12, 20181 min read
On constantly improving
If there is a self-improvement junkie, I am he. I don’t feel great about admitting it, but there it is. Self-awareness, like courage, is...

Jacob Schnee
Dec 10, 20182 min read
How to get smarter
Read books. Study ideas. Plan ahead. These are all good ways to get smarter. But they all miss a critical aspect of brain health. Don't...

Jacob Schnee
Dec 9, 20181 min read
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