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It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Today is the day we honor the birth and life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
Interestingly, it was 40 years ago that President Reagan signed off on the bill that made today a federal holiday. And, who do we have to thank for that? Stevie Wonder!
He not only sang for equality, but campaigned to have Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy memorialized. His ode to MLK was a raging success.
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🌎 Stories matter. Many stories matter.
Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most moving orators in our history. So we felt it was appropriate to share this amazing speech that inspired us recently. It's called "The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
She talks about how listening to just one side of a story creates stereotypes and perpetuates limited perspectives. This can lead to a lack of empathy and understanding towards those who are different from us.
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Good decisions are a critical skill for every self-employed person. Malcom Gladwell's book, Blink explores the science of why some people make great decisions and some people don't.
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Blink is a book about the power of first impressions. Written by Malcolm Gladwell, it delves into the idea that our unconscious mind can make quick, accurate judgments about people and situations. He uses a variety of real-life examples to illustrate his points, making the book engaging and thought-provoking.
The book explores the science of rapid cognition, and how our initial thoughts and reactions can be just as valuable as a long and considered decision. Gladwell challenges the reader to think about the way they make decisions and to question the assumptions they make about themselves and others. It's a book that will make you question the way you make decisions and to be more aware of the unconscious biases that we all carry.
The book shows the reader how to trust their instincts, but also to be aware of the potential biases and pitfalls that can come with it. It's a book that is thought-provoking and will make you look at the world in a new way.