Nonessential characters

Not everyone has to be cast in a leading role in your life.

May 4 • Jesse Chapman

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April 2026

The vision is the path

I remember the exact moment when my vision became clear.

Apr 29 • Jesse Chapman

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Now That’s What I Call Relatable™

On the fear of sometimes being too honest.

Apr 19 • Jesse Chapman

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The lonely extrovert

On flying away to a foreign city and wondering if that was the right move

Apr 12 • Jesse Chapman

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On sending voice memos to your friends as a form of therapy

If you are struggling with something but aren’t

Apr 9 • Jesse Chapman

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March 2026

I stopped trying to get something from networking (and finally got what I needed)

On how a small reframe on networking events made them go from uncertain to exciting.

Mar 17 • Jesse Chapman

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September 2025

What does offended feel like?

On creativity as retaliation

Sep 23, 2025 • Jesse Chapman

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On designing my 40th birthday party

The party starts from the moment the invite goes out.

Sep 22, 2025 • Jesse Chapman

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The Circle is the medicine

A party that's also a milestone that's also a rebirth

Sep 15, 2025 • Jesse Chapman

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August 2025

Toxic Inputs, toxic outputs

Why ChatGPT only flatters some people—and why I ask it to push back.

Aug 26, 2025 • Jesse Chapman

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Stop and smell the roses sucks

How ignoring the advice made me finally understand it

Aug 13, 2025 • Jesse Chapman

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Two ways to experience people

The line between authentic presence and strategic performance, and how others subconsciously respond to each.

Aug 7, 2025 • Jesse Chapman

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