Author: Steve Kamb
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Feeling Disconnected? “Re-bundle” your friends and fitness
Have you tried talking with your friends about TV shows lately? Me: “Have you seen The Bear? It’s on Hulu and the new season comes out soon!” Them: “No, but…
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I keep playing a game I can’t win (until I “Notice and Name” instead)
I was raised by two loving parents and a Nintendo Entertainment System. For the past 35 years, video games have played an outsized role in my life, providing more hours…
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Stop trying to win. Do this instead.
One time, I tried to win at meditating. I know, I know. It sounds funny now, but at the time it made complete sense! I assumed there was an end…
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The Beauty of Being Broken: Kintsugi
Sometimes, I stumble across a concept that’s so beautiful it moves me to tears. I can’t quite remember how or when I found this particular concept initially… But let me…
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The “Tread Water” Workout Plan: How to Stay Afloat When Life is Crazy
After a few months of fairly consistent routine (and making pretty good progress in the gym)… The past few weeks have been (mostly fun) chaos! A trip to San Diego…
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Don’t Know Where to Go? Go Where You’re Needed
Today’s essay is about two of my favorite Canadians. One of them is a real-life friend. The other is a fictional character. Both had a profound impact on my life…
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How to Decide What to Do Today
Let’s talk about making decisions. In last week’s newsletter, “Great news: you can’t have it all,” I talked about my struggles with always feeling behind, even on my fun leisure…
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Great News: You Can’t Have it All
I walked past my digital piano the other day and realized I hadn’t played in a while. I then looked at my guitar, which I hadn’t picked up in a…
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A Beginner’s Mind
Social media has taught us that we must have an opinion on everything. We’re constantly told that we should “fake it til we make it.” This combination ends up with…
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What if it Took 5 Years?
Last week, I completed two little things that might seem insignificant on the surface: I filled up my journal, and switched to a new one. And I finished a roll of…