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Modern culture has an unusual relationship with the future.

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A high-performing colleague recently asked me what I meant when I said I “run things past my AI”.

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    Stoic Futurist. I study how ancient ideas on agency, discipline, and character hold up under modern pressures like AI, accelerating work, and fragile institutions. I write for leaders, professionals, and founders seeking judgement in uncertain times.

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    Defaulted into head of sales? I help B2B founders turn sales chaos into repeatable revenue. Applying my 15 yrs of sales experience, I built rev to over $100M. Weekly Articles and daily insights. Subscribe → free Flywheel Assessment.

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