This Made Me Stop

Issue No. 3: Social Media Bans, Working with Constraints, the Voice in Your Head

May 19 • Nick Nowak

Debatable Insights #1-10

Meditations for ordinary people

May 12 • Nick Nowak

This Made Me Stop

Issue No. 2: AI Reality Check, Systems Thinking, Mental Performance

May 6 • Nick Nowak

April 2026

It's OK to Be Boys

Pillars for building the social health of boys and men

Apr 28 • Nick Nowak

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This Made Me Stop

Issue No. 1: Religion, Leadership, School Laptops

Apr 23 • Nick Nowak

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Man's Dirty Little Secret

A statement on pornography use by men in the US

Apr 14 • Nick Nowak

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Willing to Carry the Weight

A Framework for High-Impact Performance

Apr 7 • Nick Nowak

March 2026

A “Truth” Campaign Against Big Tech: How to Give Kids Agency and Purpose

A teacher’s take: Why we should stop being enforcers and start giving kids agency and insight.

Mar 31 • Nick Nowak

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The 5 C’s of Principled Leadership: From Panic to Poise

A framework for consistent leadership under pressure.

Mar 24 • Nick Nowak

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February 2026

Leadership Fundamentals for Achieving Peak Performance

Practicing the psychology of success

Feb 10 • Nick Nowak

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January 2026

Why Summer Camp Is the Best Career Move for College Students: Leadership Range and Antifragile Skills

After reading one of my posts, a colleague asked, “So, do you just write about whatever you are reading?” My answer: sort of.

Jan 12 • Nick Nowak

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November 2025

Why We Need Quiet Leaders in a Loud World (And How to Elevate Them)

We should be listening for quiet leaders and elevating them into leadership positions. Advice for introverts and steps to empower them.

Nov 18, 2025 • Nick Nowak

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