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Aug 27

LinkedIn: Create a Dislike Button and Save Humanity

I’m not kidding — I would use this all the time

LinkedIn: Create a Dislike Button and Save Humanity

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Aug 6

My Dad Made Me Swim — I Made Him Regret It

Three cruel summers and one path to glory

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Jul 9

Simple Joys Are Closer Than You Think

Like playing piano with your feet

Simple Joys Are Closer Than You Think

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Mar 6, 2025

I Almost Got Fired from My First Corporate Job — Here’s What Never Left Me

How did I even get here? As I sat there with Frank, reflecting on my mistake, I realized just how unprepared I had felt from the moment…

I Almost Got Fired from My First Corporate Job — Here’s What Never Left Me

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Feb 4

Has the Word “Christian” Lost Its Meaning?

We’re lost in subjectivity and need an anchor

Has the Word “Christian” Lost Its Meaning?

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Sep 7

5 Bits to Annoy the People You Love

But not enough to make them hate you

5 Bits to Annoy the People You Love

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Aug 19

I Wrote Sloppy Copy for Months, But One Colleague Fixed It In 5 Minutes

The answer was simple, but highly effective

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Jul 13

4 Home Plumbing DIY Fails — Don’t Make My Mistakes

Turns out owning a home requires knowing things

4 Home Plumbing DIY Fails — Don’t Make My Mistakes

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Jun 19

A Page from Mom’s Playbook

The summer I was flying high — until she called the coach

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Jun 17

Did You Create Enough Shareholder Value Today?

Get on it before it’s too late.

Did You Create Enough Shareholder Value Today?

Zach O'Leary

Zach O'Leary

Marketing guy in SaaS, overthinking life (just ask my wife). Musician, washed-up athlete, faith-fueled Irish Dutchman. Full of stories, hopefully good ones.

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