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Retiring to Arizona?
“In Arizona, they salt micheladas, not sidewalks.”
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Cybersecurity Leaders are Staying in the Shadows
The industry remains silent as the Trump administration attacks its security professionals
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Using my freedom of speech
"Without debate, without criticism, no administration and no country can succeed—and no republic can survive."
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What keeps me up at night?
“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.”
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What really bugs me about the tariff situation
“Justice is the first virtue of social institutions.”
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More clarity in communication
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
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"Quick Hits” on Provocative Topics - April 2, 2025
“Self-exploration through varied interests leads to a deeper understanding of who you are.”
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March 2025

Commenting on NYTimes Retirement Coverage
"There is no greater joy than seeing your thoughts reflected in the world around you."
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How we show up the same way — even in Severance
“How we do anything is how we do everything.”
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During Emotional Conflicts, Take a Break
“Almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes…Including you.”
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Quick Hits on Provocative Topics — March 19, 2025
“Personally, for the frequency of posts, I'd like to see some variety in length - like mix in-depth stuff with some quick hits on provocative topics.”
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Does time move fast or slow for you?
“Time is an illusion”
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