In 1945, Finland was poor and war-torn. They owed 6% of their GDP to the Soviets—annually. Today, it consistently ranks as the world's happiest country. Meanwhile, America isn't even in the top 20. Here's how Finland rebuilt from nothing: pic.twitter.com/fy2NCEJj9o — Neal Taparia (@nealtaparia) December 23, 2024
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Throwback Thursday – #tbt – Hipster Facial Hair? (November 2013)
My son was ahead of the times with his swirly mustache and goatee!
Wisdom Wednesday – Deconstructive Criticism
Had an interesting conversation with a colleague recently who said “I’m more of a person who critiques than has ideas” and I replied “Actually, I think those are the same thing. The only difference is how they are delivered and more importantly, how the other person receives them. But they’re both ideas at their core.” […]
Terry Fox: Courage (by the Tragically Hip)
A perfect video at a time of Canadian unity and patriotism in the face of Trump’s tariff threats that’s unmatched since maybe the 1972 Summit Series?
Music Monday – “The head of state, has called for me, by name/But I don’t have time for him/It’s gonna be a glorious day!”
“Lucky” – Radiohead
Saturday Snap – First Day of Last Semester of High School!
A different energy and enthusiasm level than the first day of kindergarten… 😉