Sometimes our thoughts get jammed up. The more we try to work through them, the more tangled they become. Sprint writing is one of the simplest tools I’ve found to clear mental clutter, regulate emotions, and even gain a deeper understanding of what’s going on my life. It doesn’t require a fancy journal or perfect […]
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In the world of intelligence and security, surprise is the enemy. We spent careers training to prevent it, mitigate it, and if all else failed… respond to it without hesitation. Surprise was often the first domino in a chain that led to challenges or catastrophe. Ambushes, attacks, betrayals aren’t always detected or prevented and you
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Personality is often viewed through the lens of the Big Five traits—Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (OCEAN). Understanding these traits helps us better know ourselves and others, particularly when managing emotional health and resilience. What is Neuroticism? In the context of the Big Five Personality Traits, Neuroticism reflects how individuals experience emotional stability, stress,
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