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The courage to be “ordinary”
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Discussion thread #2: Your best examples of the "leaden mean"?
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Fantastic Builders and Where to Find Them: Running Catalog
A series of biographical vignettes spotlighting the "builder's mindset" in action
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The Psychology of Ambition
The Psychology of Ambition
Synthesizing science, philosophy, and observations from my practice to serve the unmet needs of ambitious builders.
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