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It Might Not Be Fine →

Worse than falling victim to carelessness is finding you’ve been negligent yourself. How to avoid causing harm to others…

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tags: Newsletters, Seven Things, Negligence, Grenfell, Personal
categories: Humanity
Monday 09.04.23
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Dark Horse VS Prodigy →

What early childhood might reveal about ordinary people’s futures

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tags: Personal, Mind Hack
categories: Creativity
Sunday 01.01.23
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Notice The Spark, Fan The Flames

Inspire others and give the encouragement you wish you had received

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tags: Personal, Story, Newsletters, Seven Things, Mentoring
categories: Creativity, Humanity
Saturday 11.05.22
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Follow Your Whims To Get More Creative

How following impulses leads to interesting walks, helps to feel present, and increases creativity.

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tags: Walking, Personal, Story, Mind Hack, Newsletters, Seven Things, Photography
categories: Creativity, Humanity
Wednesday 07.20.22
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Talking to Strangers For Introverts

How to increase your chances for illuminating impromptu exchanges

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tags: Seven Things, Newsletters, Relationships, Personal, Observation
categories: Humanity
Friday 04.15.22
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Finding Genius Right Where You Are

A story about the oft-overlooked inspiration you might find just one desk down from where you sit

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tags: Seven Things, Nero Okwa, Newsletters, Side Projects, Passion, Personal, Work
categories: Humanity, Creativity
Friday 04.08.22
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Calm Your Anger With Netflix Philosophy

When emotions run wild, remember the ideas that give you perspective and strength. Here are three of my recent favourites.

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tags: Anger, Emotions, Challenges, Mind Hack, Life, Personal, Work, Attitude, Netflix, Stoicism
categories: Humanity
Wednesday 03.30.22
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Stop ❤️-ing Art; Become a Fan instead →

Via Seven Things · #49
My strategy to be inspired, not frazzled by social media. Also: Your Next Failure, Minimal Photography, and Reproducing Robots

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tags: Seven Things, lists, Life, Personal, Art, Social Media, family
categories: Humanity, Creativity
Monday 03.21.22
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Follow The Path of Least Regret

One mental shortcut for making better life choices

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tags: Life Charts, Personal, Career, Reflection, Psychology, Mission, Passion
categories: Humanity
Monday 02.28.22
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Identify Your Values + Template

Find out what makes you or your team tick by whittling down this template of 210 values

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tags: life, self-improvement, Process, Personal, Work, workshop, Happiness, Career, Reflection
categories: Humanity
Monday 02.07.22
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

The Glass Really is Half Full

If you've been feeling somewhat depressed and struggled to see the good surrounding you, a birthday in lockdown might do it

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tags: Personal, birthday, Happiness, Attitude, mind hack, gratefulness, family
categories: Humanity
Wednesday 04.29.20
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

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