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Should You Quit? Ask These 5 Questions
Recently, I was having lunch with someone earlier in his career.
Feb 10 • David Wells
The Strategic Case for Self-Management
Self management is as critical a skill in today’s world as is strategic management.
Nov 11, 2025 • David Wells
How to build a meaningful life
Who we are becoming matters. It offers hope to those sad about who they are. It offers direction and purpose for those whose delight in themselves…
Jun 24, 2025 • David Wells
It may take 20 years to start your vocation
Not that anyone has asked (yet), here's the college graduation speech I'd give today
May 13, 2025 • David Wells
10 thoughts on communication
What I try to say is not always what people hear.
Mar 11, 2025 • David Wells
You don’t understand your business and it’s a problem - Full Length
I’ve been publishing this in sections over the last 3 weeks - in case you missed a part - here is the whole piece in one email.
Oct 31, 2024 • David Wells
Service has a reputation problem.
Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'
Jul 23, 2024 • David Wells
The Work We Do: Reflections on Work and Purpose
Sigmund Freud got at least one thing right - love and work are massively important.
Jul 9, 2024 • David Wells
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