These are the signs of friend material. — You have no choice. You will absorb qualities from friends. It will happen at random and you won’t be able to hand-pick the good ones. This is but one of many reasons you need great friends in your life. Quality social connections help you live longer, better, and happier. Some…

The troubled history of the advertising industry. — It is quite unfortunate. I saw incredible feats of creativity while working at ad agencies. However, agencies intentionally walk the edge on controversial issues. It generates traction. And this is why they often get themselves in hot water and lose contracts. But the history…

The story of David Hahn. — And I thought I was a troublemaker. I was constantly in time out or in huge trouble with my mother for breaking things and fighting with my sister. Compared to this kid, I was a lightweight. How the disaster began David Hahn was born outside of Detroit Michigan in 1976. His parents were divorced…

Karma came knocking. — “Sean, you know I’ve always liked you, right?” Her dark curly hair hung in front of her face as she put her chin on her hand. Her voice was as sweet as caramel and her eyes were green like a summer day in the country. I said nothing. She stood…

A thought exercise that will change how you interact with your partner. — This exercise won’t be easy for many of you. It’s not difficult at the comprehension level. But it might be emotionally grating. However, if you do it once a week for 15 seconds, it will alter how you love your partner. You’ll interact differently with them at every level. Here’s the drill Today…

It shows which corporations are snakes. — I went every day. Smoothie King was my reward. I did an hour of intense lifting and bought a 40-ounce smoothie after. One day, I noticed they were only filling my cup up 80%. I got agitated. It felt like a silly first-world complaint — but I was paying $12…

Overcoming the most difficult things in life requires a rethinking of each hurdle. — As a younger man, I learned everything the hard way. I was impulsive, brazen, and stubborn. I went head first into every problem. Until I realized there were better ways. Difficult lessons challenge your ego and way of life. They force you to rethink your identity. By embracing tough lessons…

How to unwind your own perception of negative emotions. — The smartest people in academia have studied her for decades. Her case has applications for your own life and how you cope with inner demons and negative emotions. Superhero? Sort of? Maybe? Not quite. Scientists call her SM-046. Her real name remains a secret. We’ll call her Sarah for fun. She is middle-aged, tall, and has…

Just when I thought Linkedin couldn’t get any worse. — Congratulations, Linkedin. You’ve done it. You’ve created a cringe mine with boundless depths. Just when I thought we’d hit the bottom, we go a little deeper. You (readers) may remember Linkedin’s original content problem: broetry. It reads with tiny sentences like a poem, but often written by a “bro” life…