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Zelenskyy just had his highest-stakes meeting yet. From what he said to what he wore to who he may have studied, here’s what you might’ve missed.

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What do competitive harmony nerds and national speech champions have in common?

Last month, I spoke on a Chinese livestream where I wasn’t sure if anyone could understand me. That experience mirrored how most introverts feel about public speaking.

Mock trial. Toastmasters. Business school. Doesn’t matter. If you’re playing to win, make sure you’re worth rooting for.

From a fake apology site to Gwyneth Paltrow’s perfect cameo to the worst damage control I’ve ever seen, we have a lot of discuss.

When the thing you love becomes the thing that burns you out, you have two choices: walk away—or reinvent. I’ve done both.

His name is Sloan. He does chores. He can’t sing. And he’s one of the best things that ever happened to my marriage.

From comic books to congressional votes, the “American Way” has never meant just one thing.

In this conversation with Professor Mitchell Petersen of Kellogg, we explore fear, stand-up comedy, and the future of learning.

Debate teaches you to anticipate objections, not just respond to them.

We lost nearly everyone from our 2023 championship squad. But a rebuilding year turned into a near-national title. Here’s how we did it, month by month.

From playing to your strengths to stacking 30-second stories for viral impact, Booker’s Senate marathon was a masterclass in stamina, structure, and support.

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Last month, I had to do something I never do—strike up conversations with dozens of total strangers in London.