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What AI Can’t Feel (and Why I’m Scared You’ve Stopped Feeling Too)
We’re racing to make machines seem human while forgetting how to be.
Nov 8 • 
John R. Miles
How to Own Your Attention in a World That Steals It
Dr. Zelana Montminy reveals the hidden reason you’re exhausted (it’s not burnout) + the 5-minute morning ritual that gave me 4 extra hours of deep focus…
Nov 6 • 
John R. Miles
The 7-Word Text That Saves Men’s Lives
Men aren’t broken—they’re alone. One message. One coffee. One life reclaimed.
Nov 4 • 
John R. Miles
The Night the Costume Split at the Seams
The Scripts We Inherit—and How to Rewrite Them
Oct 31 • 
John R. Miles
The Power of the 1% Rule
Explore how running exposes the 1% of you that endures—revealing the quiet power of persistence, meaning, and becoming who you’re meant to be.
Oct 30 • 
John R. Miles
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The Power of the 1% Rule
Explore how running exposes the 1% of you that endures—revealing the quiet power of persistence, meaning, and becoming who you’re meant to be.
Oct 30 • 
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The Secret Language of Connection
Charles Duhigg on The Surprising Way to Heal a Broken Bond
Oct 23 • 
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The Science of Fearless Organizations
Behind every fearless organization lies one principle: safety. Discover how Amy Edmondson’s research rewrote the rules of leadership.
Jun 10 • 
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Gary Vaynerchuk on Emotional Intelligence and Why Most of Us Are Soft but Stressed
Gary Vaynerchuk gets real about emotional intelligence, accountability, and why the middle ground is the only place worth living.
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The Ignited Life: Build a Life That Matters
The Ignited Life: Build a Life That Matters
The Ignited Life investigates how mattering—the need to feel seen, valued, and impactful—shapes our choices, relationships, and capacity to flourish.

reclaiming wellness

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The Fragmentation Gap
Discover how to close the Fragmentation Gap—align your roles, values, and attention to live with flow, coherence, and true well-being.
Aug 29 • 
John R. Miles
Reclaiming Your Mind in the Digital Age
Reclaim your attention and find authentic flow as Jay Vidyarthi shares insights from Reclaim Your Mind on technology, mindfulness, and presence
Aug 28 • 
John R. Miles
The Fulfillment Gap
Why most jobs drain us—and how to reclaim meaning before it’s too late.
Aug 22 • 
John R. Miles
The Phantom Limb of Founders
Discover Tien Tzuo’s lesson on instincts, reinvention, and leadership—why founders must evolve to grow companies, culture, and themselves.
Aug 21 • 
John R. Miles

decoding humanity

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Why Your Brain Thinks You’re the Villain
Turns out your brain is less Morgan Freeman narrator, more awkward screenwriter. Here’s how to edit the story before it edits you.
Oct 3 • 
John R. Miles
Choosing Faith Over Fear
How Sandy Yozipovic Beat the Impossible
Oct 2 • 
John R. Miles
Joel Beasley On Creating A Life That Matters
Why Success Without A New Dream Can Leave You Empty
Sep 30 • 
John R. Miles
The Six Pillars of Belonging
Discover the six pillars of belonging — practical choices that help you stop fitting in, reclaim your identity, and build real connection and purpose.
Sep 26 • 
John R. Miles

the forces that pull us

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The Power of the 1% Rule
Explore how running exposes the 1% of you that endures—revealing the quiet power of persistence, meaning, and becoming who you’re meant to be.
Oct 30 • 
John R. Miles
The Secret Ingredient of Great Leadership: It Isn’t Strategy. It’s Heart.
While most leaders focus on confidence and performance, Claude Silver shows why empathy and belonging build stronger teams — and better humans.
Oct 28 • 
John R. Miles
The Power of Language in Leadership
How Language Builds Trust, Shapes Identity, and Screws Us Without Warning
Oct 24 • 
John R. Miles
The Secret Language of Connection
Charles Duhigg on The Surprising Way to Heal a Broken Bond
Oct 23 • 
John R. Miles

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The Secret Ingredient of Great Leadership: It Isn’t Strategy. It’s Heart.
While most leaders focus on confidence and performance, Claude Silver shows why empathy and belonging build stronger teams — and better humans.
Oct 28 • 
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The Power of Language in Leadership
How Language Builds Trust, Shapes Identity, and Screws Us Without Warning
Oct 24 • 
John R. Miles
The Secret Language of Connection
Charles Duhigg on The Surprising Way to Heal a Broken Bond
Oct 23 • 
John R. Miles
The Hidden Power of No
Learning How to Stand Firm When It Matters Most
Oct 21 • 
John R. Miles
Stop Waiting for Luck—Start Navigating It Intentionally
Luck isn’t random. Learn to map hidden systems, trust your intuition, and use strategy to design opportunities instead of waiting for them.
Oct 17 • 
John R. Miles
The Hidden Economics of Luck
Why Chance Favors the Conscious Mind
Oct 16 • 
John R. Miles
The Frequency of Presence
How Energy, Awareness, and a Single Breath Can Change Everything
Oct 14 • 
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How to Turn Doubt into Your Superpower
How to Harness Uncertainty as a Force for Meaning
Oct 10 • 
John R. Miles
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