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A list of things I routinely pretend to have read

A list of things I routinely pretend to have read

by Nathaniel Davis | Apr 3, 2021 | Book Reviews, Featured, Society

I may not have read many things, but at least the list I’ve pretended to have read is far longer. Come now, and don’t judge…I’ve already taken care of that.

Five participation trophies for unacknowledged boomers

Five participation trophies for unacknowledged boomers

by Nathaniel Davis | Mar 21, 2021 | Featured, Quirky, Society

To boomers, millennials have been spoiled by unearned acknowledgement. To set that right, here are some participation trophies they’ve absolutely earned.

Eight ways to admit you didn’t do your research

Eight ways to admit you didn’t do your research

by Nathaniel Davis | Feb 13, 2021 | Featured, Quirky, Society

In the modern age, we often don’t have time to enter discussions armed with previous research. If you’re caught out, here’s how to mention that fact gracefully.

Ten ways to intellectually escape conversations you don’t understand

Ten ways to intellectually escape conversations you don’t understand

by Nathaniel Davis | Jan 31, 2021 | Featured, Quirky, Society

As someone of limited intellect and fragile ego, I’ve developed ten key methods to escape debates well above my station.

Gluten: The punishing regime I toil under

Gluten: The punishing regime I toil under

by Nathaniel Davis | Oct 26, 2020 | Featured, Quirky, Society

As it turns out, I’m a victim of gluten. While it has ruined my gut, can I actively push back against my oppressor?

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      ▼
      • Kizzi’s Business Game Changers
      • Demand Flow Intelligence: Market Geologists to the B2B high-value sales market
      • Bernadette Schwerdt: Speaker | Author | Trainer
      • Steve Brossman The Authority Catalyst
      • Robert Commandeur from Elephant in the Room: Providing Solutions
    • DESIGN, PROPERTY AND HOME
      ▼
      • Design Partnership Australia: The Design Innovators
      • Adrian Ramsay: Award-winning home designer
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      • Monex : A World of Difference
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      • Susan Jackson & The Chateau De La Carriere
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      • Kaspersky Lab