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When do you feel most at peace?
In a culture that often celebrates hustle and noise, peace can feel rare. Yet, peace is the ultimate prize for so...
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What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
Over the past decade, we have been profoundly impacted by the wisdom of the community. Every person has wisdom, every person...
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Who taught you the most about work?
Society has its myths about where we learn – internships, books, school, etc. However, in our conversations with some of the...
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What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
There is no one path – to success or even to New York (or Kansas). Similarly, what matters to others can...
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What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
We’ve been working on our publication and platform for almost a decade because we deeply believe that the world will be...
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Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
We have had the good fortunate of connecting with Nobel Laureates, titans of industry, rockstars and rising stars across dozens of...
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Highlighting Local Gems
Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of...
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What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
Our deepest wounds often shape us as much as our greatest joys. The pain we carry—and the ways we learn to...
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If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below....
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Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of...
Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesOctober 14, 2025
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