The mistakes are the interesting parts; that’s what makes it you.

Carlin tips, part 2: Challenge everything. Reinvent yourself. Look closely at language. Pay attention to rhythm. Embrace aging. And lots more.

Thought-provoking ideas from folks like Jeff Tweedy, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Esther Perel, Wesley Morris, David Sedaris, David Simon, and more.

The language of trauma cracked the code of the attention economy and turned mental health into the new luxury item.

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