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Whenever I think my writing is going to make me famous I call that having Dylusions of Grandeur.

I forget if my first name or Substack name shows up when I post, so everyone should know that my first name is Dylan for when this post goes viral.

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You always own your intellectual property, mailing list, and subscriber payments. With full editorial control and no gatekeepers, you can do the work you most believe in.

Does the Vatican have group chats?

Today is my birthday :)

I’ve officially lived for 28 years. Down the road that won’t seem like a long time, but right now it feels like I’ve lived a thousand lifetimes. Worn hundreds of identities.

Right now, I like the outfit God has put together for me: daughter, wife, mother, writer.

Don’t forget the accessories: competitive Mario Kart racer, Lego Duplo builder, baker, traveller, the works :)

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Had a great time discussing the weirdly recursive nature of modern cultural output with

on today's pod. His new book, "Situation Nowhere," is something like BRAZIL by way of IDIOCRACY; I highly recommend checking it out.

The Bulwark
Bulwark Goes to Hollywood
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I wish someone had told me this sooner…

🔹 Hard work alone won’t get you ahead.

🔹 Playing it safe is the biggest risk.

🔹 Networking isn’t about collecting contacts.

🔹 Goals without action are just wishful thinking.

🔹 If you’re not failing, you’re not growing.

Ouch….

Hard to hear, but impossible to ignore.

The good news?

You can break free from every single one of these.

5 Brutal Truths Keeping You from Success—And How to Fix Them
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