94 Years of Wisdom

94 Years of Wisdom

  September 30, 2024    Pratik Bandagale

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Last week, I flew to Massachusetts to visit my 94-year grandmother in the hospital. Let me tell you about this amazing woman. Barbara, Auntie B, or Gramma to us grandkids, was born in 1930 to first-generation Newfoundlanders. (No wonder I love the music of ​Alan Doyle​...

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You’re overcomplicating it.

You’re overcomplicating it.

  September 23, 2024    Pratik Bandagale

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I know you’re overcomplicating things, because everybody does. Including me, the nerd who studies this stuff for a living. I shared a quick story the other day on ​Threads​ (and ​Instagram​): A few thousand people resonated, and I couldn’t help but chuckle ​at the replies​....

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I apologize for my sideburns and striped shirt

I apologize for my sideburns and striped shirt

  September 13, 2024    Pratik Bandagale

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For the first time in 10+ years, I rewatched my 2012 TEDx talk: “​Nerd Fitness and Resetting the Game of Life.​” My first thought: “Whoa, Steve. Those are some EPIC sideburns.” My next thought: “Bold choice with the striped shirt, jeans, and flip flops!” Then I gave myself...

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