Category: Published by Amelia
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When we think of adulting, we usually imagine the difficult things: paying bills, finding well-paying jobs, and settling down. But, in reality, adulting is much more about living your life to the fullest and making your dreams come true. It’s about making a difference in this world, whether it’s through charity work, starting your own…
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The 2020’s have become the age of over-optimization for everything. While I respect people’s need for maximum efficiency, it’s quite possible to go too far. I’ve seen this be especially true in digital marketing, when people bow to the almighty search engine results to get new leads… only to be entirely unable to handle the…
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We’re living in a time where the cost of living is skyrocketing like a renegade balloon that’s slipped from a toddler’s grasp—only this balloon has no intention of coming back down. Instead, it’s floating up, up, and away, dragging our wallets and sanity along for the ride. Inflation and the cost of living have decided…
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In a world that champions specialization, I dare to hold an unpopular opinion: I don’t like niches. While the value of niche expertise can’t be denied, the societal pressure to conform to a single niche is, in my view, profoundly limiting. We’re constantly told that success comes from being the best at one specific thing.…
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When I awoke early in the morning to briefly relieve myself, I began staring out the window at one of the brightest full moons I’ve ever seen. This activity wasn’t particularly good for my eyes. So, I had to rest them for a few minutes as I recovered from the surprising level of glare on…
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In spring, with snow still on the Downeast Maine ground, I pay a visit to the easternmost city in the entire nation. To go any further would mean giving myself up to the ocean. So many memories revolve around this general area, as just a few dozen miles north is where my family spent many…
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Isn’t it strange how reruns of old shows and movies somehow become intertwined with the memories of our physical lives? It’s as if we were in the room where all these fictional events took place. Those repeated broadcasts of television shows and movies hold a unique place in our lives.Over time, these reruns shape and…
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In a not-so-distant past that now seems as mythical as Atlantis, the American Dream shimmered on the horizon like a beautiful, elusive butterfly. It was a simple, yet profoundly powerful vision: a promise of boundless opportunities, where hard work was the only key needed to unlock doors to prosperity and happiness. This dream wasn’t reserved…
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Ever feel like that your writing just isn’t coming out quite perfect? You may feel like there’s something missing. Do you feel like what you’re saying doesn’t sound right? That’s okay. Sometimes, you simply have to take a step back and leave your writing aside for a while. It might only be for a few…
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The potency of the human mind is unparalleled, yet we resist truths that make us uncomfortable. Indeed, the incredible power of the human mind is often constrained by self-imposed boundaries and societal expectations. We have the capacity for profound creativity, deep understanding, and remarkable innovation. Yet, we frequently shy away from ideas that challenge our…