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The End of the Mega Star

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What do Michael Jackson, centralized media, and tropical fish have in common? Read more to find out…

A Day in the Life of a Korean Student

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Korean School kids

How does Korea end up with high marks in almost every educational category? They work their ass off. This article offers a brief glimpse into the typical day of a fictional student, and a couple lessons we can learn from this student. Click the title to read more…

Week 46 Link Love Round-up

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Cards

Life wisdom from Will Smith and 50 Cent, a quick way to boost creativity, and an article on how to be indispensable.

Why the Rules of Art Matter

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Sanbox bunny

Why are some books unreadable? Why is some music unlistenable? Chances are they either defied or ignored the rules of art. As you’ll see, the real opportunity lies not in breaking rules but in altering conventions. Click the title to read more.

8 Autumn Productivity Tips

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A Dali Halloween

Ghosts, pumpkins, and productivity? What is he talking about?
Is there actually anything useful here, or is Seth just using fall as an excuse for yet another productivity tips list? Read more to find out…

6 Ways to Stay Sane While Living Abroad

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Living abroad isn’t easy. Staying sane is even harder. I’ve relatively new at this expat business, but the past six months have been fun and rewarding. However, I sometimes wonder if my baseline for sanity is changing. I’ve met some crazy people and heard some sordid tales about people breaking down. For example, one guy [...]