The Thinking Ground by Brent Raeth

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Delayed Adulthood: When Did 30 Become the New 20?
How extended adolescence is reshaping ambition, responsibility, and maturity
Feb 27 • Brent Raeth
The Quiet Paradox of the Self Taught
Why deep confidence and deep doubt often walk hand in hand
Feb 26 • Brent Raeth
The College Question: Education or Expensive Delay?
I remember sitting across from a young man who had just graduated from college.
Feb 25 • Brent Raeth
The Capitalist Engine Beneath the Socialist Dream
A thought experiment that made me uncomfortable.
Feb 24 • Brent Raeth
Caught in the Middle: A Gen X View of Generational Narcissism
Last month I found myself sitting at a conference table between a twenty eight year old marketing manager and a sixty eight year old board member.
Feb 23 • Brent Raeth
Why We Keep Choosing Leaders Who Are the Wrong Kind of Strong (TRIGGER WARNING)
Some of you will not make it through the first portion of this article but I beg that you do because I believe the purpose is important.
Feb 20 • Brent Raeth
Why Service Clubs Are Dying, And How We Can Save Them
By a technologist who believes disruption is not just useful, it is necessary.
Feb 19 • Brent Raeth
Controlling the Controllable
We lost a customer the other day.
Feb 18 • Brent Raeth
Be the Exclamation Point
A few days ago, I was scrolling through social media when a post from my good friend Stephanie Ware stopped me mid swipe.
Feb 17 • Brent Raeth
Assets, Not Paychecks
How Your Money Mindset Quietly Determines Your Long-Term Outcomes
Feb 14 • Brent Raeth
Being Coachable
Leave your ego at the door and appreciate those willing to correct you.
Feb 13 • Brent Raeth
The Luxury of Arguing About Nothing
Useless arguments for entitled people.
Feb 11 • Brent Raeth
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