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When People Try to Keep You Down, Remember This Story
Be influenced. Don't be influenced.
 • Michael Thompson
The Dark Side of Adaptability
Or, don't play the game so well that the game starts playing you
 • Michael Thompson
On the lost art of giving people second chances
Or, LinkedIn is an odd place
 • Michael Thompson
On the strength of the human spirit and the courage to continue onward
Or, people are amazing
 • Michael Thompson
On pricks
Or, I’m a prick. You’re a prick. We’re all a bunch pricks.
 • Michael Thompson
How to Make Friends as an Adult
Or creating connections from someone who’s lived across three continents and nine different towns over the last 20 years
 • Michael Thompson
What happens when you finally choose to be yourself
Or, a first date that's still going strong 14 years later
 • Michael Thompson
On biscuits, British humor, and writing hypnotic stories
Or, a guest post from my friend Will Myles that houses one of my favorite storytelling tips
 • Michael Thompson and Will Myles
If you aren't screwing up, you're aiming too low
Or, a note to self
 • Michael Thompson
The best moments of my life have one thing in common
Or, a sales pitch to embrace the beautiful world out there
 • Michael Thompson
On the relationships you can't quit
Or, how we all meet on the long road to the middle
 • Michael Thompson
The one small thing my wife does that gets me every time
Or, love is water
 • Michael Thompson
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