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When this is all over
The year behind, the one ahead. I don't know how this will end, but I do know this: when it does, I want to go dancing.
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Weekly Update, 1/14/21: In 2020, we all did as Voltaire advised
I cut and sawed and sanded more wood in a few months than I have in a lifetime
Russell Max Simon
Jan 14
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America on the brink
Our Republic has always depended on the decency of the men and women who lead it — yesterday was no exception
Russell Max Simon
Jan 7
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I've agonized for years about "What I'm doing with my writing" — and now I have an answer
Also, it's 2021: Expect a lot more from me on topics you're not used to
Russell Max Simon
Jan 5
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Tony Hsieh's Death and Delivering Happiness
When I was a young man about building a career, I went on a business book kick. I read Malcolm Gladwell about tipping points, and James Collins about g…
Russell Max Simon
Dec 16, 2020
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Happy thanksgiving, I took a job
I’ve been reading a lot of people’s “Happy Thanksgiving” stories. I thought about writing one myself, but I couldn’t think of much to say other than he…
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Nov 27, 2020
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Being on Substack is turning in to an identity marker
Let's make sure it happens right.
Russell Max Simon
Nov 16, 2020
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Weekly Update, 11/8/20: At long last, decency
Biden comforts the son of a victim of the Parkland shooting At long last: decency. That’s what I was thinking last night as I watched Joe Biden and Kam…
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Nov 8, 2020
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