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The things that frustrate us the most in others are often our own biggest weaknesses or fears

Repeatedly throughout my life, when I’ve met someone who had a particularly pronounced intolerance, for example against hypocrites or procrastinators or conceited personalities, it would turn out that one of…
Posted by Benjamin Trent 2022-01-17
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If you’re going to say something, first understand what you’re trying to accomplish

It’s easy to speak without thinking, leading to unintended consequences. Before you release words into the world and into other people’s ears, consider what you want them to accomplish. If…
Posted by Benjamin Trent 2022-01-13
I am a CTO. I have been doing this for over 15 years. I am also a husband, a father, a student of history, a chess player, a pianist, a hiker, and many other things.

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