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Weekly stories that reframe emotional intelligence to build mental wealth—from a former outdoor guide climbing through the tech world.

Sep 30, 2024 •

Derek MacDonald

Saying Goodbye To The Little Engine That Should

And other things you thought you had to carry.

Jun 23 •

Derek MacDonald

What We Get Wrong About The Soft Boy Scam

Why vulnerability isn’t the same as emotional honesty.

Jun 17 •

Derek MacDonald

The Alpha Male Antidote

Visible vulnerability is a staple of masculinity.

Jul 30 •

Derek MacDonald

37:44

Becoming Who You Want To Be By Pretending To Be Someone Else

The mental magic trick that saved my life.

Jul 28 •

Derek MacDonald

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The Masked Destruction Of "Male Loneliness"

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What We All Get Wrong About Teamwork

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Positive Psychology’s Hidden Flaw

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How to Avoid Being Misunderstood

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37:44

The Alpha Male Antidote

Visible vulnerability is a staple of masculinity.

Jul 30 •

Derek MacDonald

44:33

Pay Off Your Time Debt Using A Simple Reframe

Getting clear on what you value and how you spend your time.

Jul 23 •

Derek MacDonald

36:34

Changing What You Accept For Yourself With A New Type Of Storytelling

The antidote to holding yourself back.

Jul 16 •

Derek MacDonald

46:48

How Childhood Dreams Predict The Person You Become

And the unexpected journey we take to get there.

Jul 9 •

Derek MacDonald

personal growth

Becoming Who You Want To Be By Pretending To Be Someone Else

The mental magic trick that saved my life.

Jul 28 •

Derek MacDonald

The Mask That Kidnapped My Happiness

Recovering the kid I lost by learning to embrace conflict.

Jul 14 •

Derek MacDonald

Saying Goodbye To The Little Engine That Should

And other things you thought you had to carry.

Jun 23 •

Derek MacDonald

What We Get Wrong About The Soft Boy Scam

Why vulnerability isn’t the same as emotional honesty.

Jun 17 •

Derek MacDonald

mental wealth

Please Proceed To The Edge Of The Map

Calm can be taught but confidence is something you have to find.

May 19 •

Derek MacDonald

Anchoring Yourself To Avoid Getting Swept Up In Impostor Syndrome

Planting your feet firmly enough to be stable, but lightly enough to take another step.

Apr 21 •

Derek MacDonald

Please Stop Padding Acceptance With Praise

Sometimes people just want to be heard.

Apr 14 •

Derek MacDonald

Organic Self-Esteem, Insecurity À La Mode, And A Fresh Side Of Fear

Ignoring your critics can be just as bad as taking them too seriously.

Apr 7 •

Derek MacDonald

leadership

Why “Working Harder” Keeps You Stuck

What I’ve learned about building a life beyond survival and using systems for confident decision-making.

May 11 •

Derek MacDonald

Depending On The Mending Wall

The boundaries we bump, and the ones we build.

May 9 •

Derek MacDonald

LOOK AT THIS SUBJECT LINE... Every Time You Do Nickelback Comes To Mind (Here's Why)

What Nickelback taught you about communication, whether you like it or not.

May 5 •

Derek MacDonald

Please Stop Padding Acceptance With Praise

Sometimes people just want to be heard.

Apr 14 •

Derek MacDonald

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Pay Off Your Time Debt Using A Simple Reframe

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For When Your Spark Burns Out

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