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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.

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Only Pain Will Change It

Only Pain Will Change It by Derek MacDonald The hard truth about turning awareness into action.Read ...

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Hey, I'm Derek—Head of Editorial.

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Unobstructed is a built-in-public, multimedia platform. What we publish aims to reveal things, not prescribe them. Said differently—we purposefully leave room for interpretation here.

Sometimes, a different way of seeing things is all it takes to get unstuck. That's our goal. We believe big ideas and small steps can create clarity and help reframe the stories people tell themselves.

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