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Jan 13

Andor Isn’t “Woke.” It’s Much Deeper Than That.

And why calling it a “critique of fascism” misses the point — Some are complaining that Andor is “woke.” Others are praising it for being an excellent critique of fascism. Both of these reactions are too surface-level. Yes, it has elements of both a and b (though “woke” needs a clearer definition from those who use the term), but its true message…

TV Series

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Andor Isn’t “Woke.” It’s Much Deeper Than That.
Andor Isn’t “Woke.” It’s Much Deeper Than That.
TV Series

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Nov 3, 2022

Masculinity Isn’t Under Attack. Fake Masculinity Is Just Being Exposed.

Thoughts as a straight, single, sometimes conservative male. — Rebecca Christiansen recently wrote a great Twitter thread on male loneliness. “Women’s standards have changed a lot now that… a relationship is more of a luxury good than a necessity, financially speaking,” she says. “If the roof over my head and the food in my belly aren’t on the line…

Masculinity

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Masculinity Isn’t Under Attack. Fake Masculinity Is Just Being Exposed.
Masculinity Isn’t Under Attack. Fake Masculinity Is Just Being Exposed.
Masculinity

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Mar 28, 2021

NFTs: The Simplest Explanation You’ll Find

And it doesn’t involve the word “blockchain” — Still confused why someone would pay $69 million for a JPG file anyone can download for free? You’re not alone. …

Cryptocurrency

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NFTs: The Simplest Explanation You’ll Find
NFTs: The Simplest Explanation You’ll Find
Cryptocurrency

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Published in The Writing Cooperative

·Jan 2, 2021

The Freelance Pitch Template I Used to Make $13,343

Breaking down three successful pitches and why they worked — When I started freelancing on Upwork this year, I had one goal: to build a full-time income. Though it was derailed when I was offered a full-time job I couldn’t refuse, I’m satisfied with my attempt. …

Writing

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The Freelance Pitch Template I Used to Make $13,343
The Freelance Pitch Template I Used to Make $13,343
Writing

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Published in The Post-Grad Survival Guide

·Dec 11, 2020

5 Finance Hacks They Should’ve Taught You In School

Filling in some gaps on behalf of the education system — Wealth inequality and student debt are on the rise, and there’s a lot of disagreement over who’s at fault. However, there’s one institution we can all agree to blame for at least a portion of this crisis: schools. Over the last few decades, schools have gradually omitted more and more…

Money

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5 Finance Hacks They Should’ve Taught You In School
5 Finance Hacks They Should’ve Taught You In School
Money

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Published in Better Marketing

·Dec 10, 2020

5 Headline Tips From Millionaire Copywriters

How to boost your click-through rates — “[On average], five times as many people read the headline as read the body copy,” legendary marketer David Ogilvy once said. “When you have written your headline, you have spent eighty cents out of your dollar.” These days, Ogilvy’s words are more relevant than ever. Whether you’re a writer, marketer…

Writing

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5 Headline Tips From Millionaire Copywriters
5 Headline Tips From Millionaire Copywriters
Writing

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Dec 9, 2020

5 Mindsets I Wish I Could Give My 22-Year-Old Self

If I could only turn back time… — 22 is a pivotal year for many. You graduate college, enter the “real world,” and suddenly find there’s pressure to perform. Did you land an entry-level job? Are you moving to a cool city? What kind of jobs are your peers landing? Which cities are they moving to? The mindsets…

Life

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5 Mindsets I Wish I Could Give My 22-Year-Old Self
5 Mindsets I Wish I Could Give My 22-Year-Old Self
Life

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Published in Better Marketing

·Dec 8, 2020

How One Writer Turned His Blog Into a $12 Million Business

5 lessons from Copyblogger, one of the internet’s biggest blogs — These days, Copyblogger is more than just a blog. …

Marketing

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How One Writer Turned His Blog Into a $12 Million Business
How One Writer Turned His Blog Into a $12 Million Business
Marketing

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Published in DataDrivenInvestor

·Dec 3, 2020

3 Books U.S. Investing Championship Winners Swear By

How to learn a highly profitable trading strategy — When you hear the word “investing,” who do you think of? Most would say Warren Buffett, and for good reason. With a net worth of over $86.7 …

Investing

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3 Books U.S. Investing Championship Winners Swear By
3 Books U.S. Investing Championship Winners Swear By
Investing

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Published in The Writing Cooperative

·Nov 30, 2020

How 3 Indie Writers Make Over $1 Million A Year

The internet is turning writing into big business — Making a living as a writer was much harder just two decades ago. If you couldn’t land a copywriting job or find a publisher that liked your manuscript, you were probably out of luck. The internet has since dismantled these barriers. These days, there are dozens of ways for writers…

Writing

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How 3 Indie Writers Make Over $1 Million A Year
How 3 Indie Writers Make Over $1 Million A Year
Writing

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Writer @ a Fortune 500 company by day. Perpetually caught in a Category 5 brainstorm.

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