Notes on Work and Life

Humanity is Beautiful. Humans are Annoying.

What I learned about relating to people from angry callers, awkward bus rides, my dad, a 1st-century street preacher, and David Foster Wallace.

Nov 5 • Colin Black

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October 2026

Get Better Heroes

What a cult-raised rock star and two Civil War generals can teach you about living and leading authentically

Oct 22 • Colin Black

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I Don’t Have Time for an Intervention

What ancient traditions, French and Soviet revolutionaries, modern-day psychology, and a Minnesota punk band can teach you about work, burnout, and…

Oct 8 • Colin Black

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September 2026

5 Lessons I Learned from 500 Job Interviews

What my worst hiring mistake can teach you about being more human in the hiring process.

Sep 24 • Colin Black

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Stop Trying So Hard

On grit, ego, and the right amount of challenge

Sep 10 • Colin Black

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August 2026

If You Win the Rat Race, You’re Still a Rat

What a $175 million dollar fraud, the world’s best stock trader, and the longest summer of my life can teach you about the game you’re playing.

Aug 27 • Colin Black

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Don't Quit

What entrepreneurship, survival TV shows, and running races in the desert can teach you about resilience.

Aug 13 • Colin Black

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July 2026

Stay Clueless

Everyone wants to be an expert. But the future belongs to the clueless.

Jul 30 • Colin Black

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You Need to Return to the Scene of the Crime

What classic literature, modern psychology, and my favorite coffee shops can teach you about confronting your past.

Jul 16 • Colin Black

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The Year I Skipped Saturday

Would you sacrifice today for a better life tomorrow?

Jul 2 • Colin Black

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June 2026

You Need to Stop Networking

Stop collecting contacts. Start building relationships.

Jun 18 • Colin Black

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All My Best Friends Owe Me Money

The hidden system that makes friendships, businesses, and communities work

Jun 4 • Colin Black

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