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Why Do We Keep So Much Stuff?

On October 1, 2018December 9, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn MusingsLeave a comment

Keep less. Delete more. Live better.

What Metrics Should We Use to Measure Success?

On May 22, 2018December 10, 2018 By Steve SampsonIn Musings2 Comments

Metrics are powerful tools, but they often miss crucial truths.

What I Learned from the Teen Psychologist

On November 19, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Formative Memories4 Comments

In 1987, my parents sent me to a teen psychologist. Here's how that encounter went.

Verbing the Serenity Prayer

On January 29, 2017September 19, 2017 By Steve SampsonIn Fatherly AdviceLeave a comment

If you're in a tough spot, the serenity prayer can help--even if you don't believe in praying.

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