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Now It’s Like This
Someone figured out that with a bit of makeup, good backlighting, and a carefully crafted script, they could attract followers and carve out their space on the internet. In my 25-year corporate career, I’ve never seen so many self-proclaimed “CEOs” and experts in niches no one had ever thought to explore before. A smartphone, once…
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Brazil’s Hidden Wealth: Unveiling Potential Amid Inequality
In the United States and especially in Canada, there are countless categories for referring to a property. In Brazil, people simply say they live in a “house” or an “apartment,” and that’s it—no further variations unless someone resides on a farm or a ranch, which is another matter entirely. It doesn’t matter whether the apartment…
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Rising with the Angels: A 2024 Redemption Story
It hasn’t been an easy year. I spent a long time in darkness in 2024; never before in my life had there been so many things out of my control while simultaneously adapting to a new culture. I became an immigrant, and over the past two-plus years, there’s been nothing I’ve done more than learn.…
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The “D Method”
Reframing the Path Toward Our Goals We often find ourselves striving to reach a new destination—whether it’s a job opportunity, a meaningful relationship, or the successful launch of a project. The path we carve to get there typically emerges from our internal reservoir of knowledge, experiences, and assumptions. Even when we seek external guidance, our…
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What Do You Do for a Living? – The Complexity Behind a Simple Question
“What do you do for a living?” It’s a seemingly simple question, often used to break the ice at social or professional gatherings. Yet for many, the answer isn’t straightforward. While titles like doctor, lawyer, or pilot provide immediate clarity, other careers require context and explanation. Roles in fields like marketing, communication, finance, or technology…