So, I guess it would be fair to say the University of Oxford is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the world. It was founded in the 11th century, although there are tales of its origins dating all the way back to 872 AD; something to do with a rumoured several-day long… Continue reading What speaking at Oxford University taught me about focus
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The inconvenient beauty of being different
Deficit. Disorder. Two words I've grown increasingly uncomfortable with in my thinking around ADHD of late. To be clear, I don't have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, but over the last several months I have had the opportunity to interview a number of experts on this unexpectedly contentious but endlessly intriguing topic. I've spoken with award-winning… Continue reading The inconvenient beauty of being different
Life, Learning & The Secrets of the Universe
Probably the most fun I’ve had being interviewed to date. I had the very rich and real pleasure of chatting with Rachael Kearney of the Call on Courage podcast (highly recommend). In short, we take in everything from Thundercats to the education system to philosophical ruminations on the creative process, on the way to talking through my… Continue reading Life, Learning & The Secrets of the Universe
Micah Yongo 