It's always worth asking “what is this instead of?” or “ what is this in addition to?”
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Derek MacDonald
Writer & editorial leader specializing in brand narrative, strategy, and storytelling operations. Sharing the small, but meaningful, moments that make you rethink how you move through daily life. Started 'Unobstructed' after a 15+ year journey in marketing, outdoor education, and leadership development. Visit derekmacdonald.com to learn more.
Stories by Derek
Rethink how you move through the world.
Imitation is a form of mental magic—you pretend to be the thing you want to become, then you do.
Creative journeys are a slog. When people say following your dreams can be hard, they’re actually sa...
When I was coaching competitive snowboarding, I used to say: “if you’re not having fun, you’re doing...
The Unobstructed Podcast: Episode 24
I was sitting with my partner, Isobel, this afternoon in the screened-in porch of the fenced-in back...
If you only ever try to fix what you’re bad at, you might get better over time… but when you focus o...
The problem with shielding yourself is that you trap your pain inside, with no way out. I’m grateful...
Friendly reminder, the people who say that learning is another way to procrastinate have already rea...
Since I run a weekly newsletter where I publish essays and podcast episodes, I wanted to find a way ...
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