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Apple at 50: innovation and people made it a movement
It’s hard to believe that Apple is turning 50 this month. Looking back, what stands out most to me isn’t just the technology—it’s the feeling that from the very beginning, Apple was never just a company. It felt like a tribe. A gathering of creatives, tinkerers, and misfits who recognized each other by curiosity more than credentials. Wozniak and Jobs in the early years I grew up just a few streets away from where it all began in Los Altos, where Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak,
Brian Knebel
Apr 243 min read


Five invitations to connection you should accept this summer
We all know the feeling - you get that text, the call to go out, a DM from a friend on Facebook. And instead of leaning in, your instinct is to lean out. You're tired, unsure, or “not in the mood.” But what if this summer, which is right around the corner, you said yes anyway? That was me last summer. Summer has consistently been the busiest time workwise for me (and in the fall) and I never considered what I would be doing other than working and celebrating some birthdays an
Cher Knebel
Apr 223 min read


What the Golden Bachelor can teach us about friendship later in life
As we get older, making new friends and forming meaningful connections can feel more challenging. But if there’s one thing the Golden Bachelor series can teach us, it's that social connections are not bound by age. This reality show, which centers on seniors seeking love and companionship, offers valuable insights on how we can cultivate both new friendships and lasting relationships in our later years. I remember listening to a podcast with author Mel Robbins, where she dis
Cher Knebel
Apr 203 min read


What Bridesmaids movie can teach us about acts of kindness to improve our mood
This year marks the movie Bridesmaids 15th anniversary since its original release. I will never forget watching it with my best friend from Arizona on opening day in May 2011, just a week before I was about to move back to California. I was feeling sad about leaving her behind, and the movie served as a much-needed distraction. We both thought it was hilarious, but as you’ll read, it also offered some tender moments that impart a lesson about the power of kindness and human c
Cher Knebel
Apr 204 min read
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