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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...
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When was the last time you felt true joy?
D-Win The last time I felt true joy was when I went back home to Indianapolis to be with my family....
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Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Todd Bracken I think that is what I do and have done for many decades. Quality and craftsmanship are at the...
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What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
We asked folks a question that led to many surprising answers – some sad, some thought-provoking and some funny. We’ve highlighted...
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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 would your closest friends say really matters to you?
If you asked your best friends what really drives you—what they think matters most in your life—what would they say? We...
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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 is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
We asked some of the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and creatives what was bringing them joy and we hope the responses...
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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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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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