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How To Live a Life With No Regrets

[Jimmy Conlon]: Your life doesn’t flash before your eyes when you are dying. That’s bullshit. It’s your regrets that haunt you in your final moments. Everything you’ve failed to be. Everyone you let down. Everything you’d go back and change, if only you had more time. -Run All Night (2015) Life is a tapestry woven with choices, experiences, and […]

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How To End Burnout

[Henry Fool]: Follow your own genius to where it leads without regard for the apparent needs of the world at large, which, in fact, has no needs as such, but, rather, moments of exhaustion in which it is incapable of prejudice. We can only hope to collide with these moments of unselfconsciousness. This divine fatigue. -Henry Fool (1997) Burnout has become an all too familiar companion […]

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5 Ways To Calm The Chaos

[Ben]: Live each day like it could be your last. Drink it in. Be adventurous, be bold, but savor it. It goes fast. – Captain Fantastic (2016) In a world where demands seem never-ending and time is a precious commodity, finding ways to calm the chaos becomes essential for maintaining a sense of balance and well-being. The constant […]

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How To Let Go of Productivity Guilt

[Uncle Willie]: My dear boy, this is the sort of day history tells us is better spent in bed. -High Society (1956) In a world that often glorifies productivity, the pressure to constantly achieve can become overwhelming. The pursuit of efficiency can inadvertently lead to productivity guilt, where individuals feel inadequate or anxious when they […]

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How To Discover Your Values

[Carol Lipton]: Larry, I think it’s time we reevaluate our lives.[Larry Lipton]: I’ve reevaluated our lives; I got a 10, you got a 6. -Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993) We are often inundated with goals and aspirations, ranging from the mundane to the profound. From buying groceries and hitting the gym to seeking career promotions and […]

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How to Become an Influencer and Not Die Trying

[Kayla Pospisil]: I see myself as an influencer in the Jesus space. -Bombshell (2019) In the age of social media dominance, becoming an influencer has become a coveted career path for many. However, the journey from aspiring influencer to a successful one is riddled with challenges. From building your empire and dealing with haters to maintaining creative […]

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How To Turn Crisis Into Creativity

[Peter Witner]: Did you know that in Chinese the word for “crisis” is the same as the word for “opportunity”? – The New Age (1994) In the face of crisis, individuals often find themselves navigating uncharted waters, grappling with uncertainty, and seeking solutions to unforeseen challenges. However, amidst the chaos, there lies a unique opportunity to tap into the […]

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How To Build Unstoppable Teams

[Brenda Mazibuko]: You’re risking your political capital, you’re risking your future as our leader.[Nelson Mandela]: The day I am afraid to do that is the day I am no longer it to lead. – Invictus (2009) The success of any organization hinges on its ability to build and sustain high-performing teams. Yet, creating unstoppable teams requires a thoughtful approach that […]

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How To Journey From Isolation to Freedom

[Dan]: There’s rightness in our wrongness. – Dan in Real Life (2007) Isolation can be a suffocating experience, trapping us in the clutches of loneliness and emotional distress. However, the path from isolation to freedom is paved with opportunities for personal growth and transformation. In this journey, I share how embracing a loving presence can transform painful […]

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4 Reasons Why Life Gets Better After Your 40s

[Sebastian]: I’m letting life hit me until it gets tired. Then I’ll hit back. It’s a classic rope-a-dope. – La La Land (2016) Entering your 40s is often accompanied by a sense of self-discovery and empowerment. Contrary to societal myths that emphasize the challenges of aging, many individuals find that life becomes richer and more […]

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