Unobstructed Weekly

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*Unobstructed Weekly is currently on its summer schedule*
New posts are published twice monthly, rather than weekly, from June - August. Happy summer!

Problems That Solve Themselves When You're Not Looking by Derek MacDonald Sometimes focusing on some...

Focusing on doing it faster makes a mess. Focusing on doing it well makes progress.

“But how do you find your competitive advantage?” It was a good question. Especially since I’d said:...

“Work harder” used to sound like “move faster” in order to get more done. Intentional velocity is wh...

Resisting new and innovative ways to navigate causes more discomfort than it avoids. That’s why help...

Engaging with failure as a puzzle rather than a punishment is how we can create resilience that endu...

Teaching people to use curiosity to help others feel seen—enough so that we feel safe being seen as ...

The holidays and I, historically, don’t get along so good. Oh I enjoy them just fine, but like many,...

Game-Changing Gifts for the Procrastinators in Your Life ($45 and Under) by Derek MacDonald Gifts th...

Dry Wit, Charismatic Charm, and...Unabashed Vulnerability? by Derek MacDonald Leaning into change in...

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