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Fascinating Failure

I doubt anyone really enjoys failing, but some of us seem to be especially hard-wired to avoid it at all costs. Failure doesn’t feel good. It doesn’t make us look good. When interviewing for a new job, one doesn’t often lead with a list of greatest failures, but some are suggesting that, perhaps, we should.[1] They […]

Vulnerable

A word about vulnerability: This morning, I revisited my first love– ballet class. I haven’t danced in years. I have lacked the courage to step into dance studio space for a while now, because I’m overweight, and society says: Shame on you. I’m out of shape, and the dance world says: Shame on you. I […]