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SpaceX Shows that Failure is an Essential Part of Success
By Thomas Walker-Werth | Mar 14, 2024
I cannot wait to see Starship get through its testing phase and start flying humans into deep space.
What to Do and Where to Eat in Prague
By Jan Mosovsky | Mar 14, 2024
Prague offers many interesting sights and tasteful bites. Here is a selection of things to do while you visit this wonderful city.
Level Up in Life Like Never Before
By Craig Biddle | Mar 12, 2024
LevelUp 2024 will have 600 attendees mostly between the ages of 18 and 30. To miss this conference is to miss the opportunity of a lifetime.
How Independent Thinking Fosters a Culture of Liberty
By Angelica Walker-Werth | Mar 12, 2024
Independent thinking means only accepting ideas or claims once you fully understand them and see that they fit with your other relevant knowledge.
Who Is Ely Lassman?
By Jackson Upmann | Mar 11, 2024
Ely will explain why and how studying the history of philosophy has transformed his life—and how it can transform yours, too.
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Accepting that Your Brain’s Not Broken
By Thomas Walker-Werth | Feb 26, 2024
I’ve studied ADHD thoroughly, and I am now positive I have it. But, ADHD brains are not broken—they simply work differently.
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