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Overcome imposter syndrome
Confidence can be yours if you reframe the feeling
Jun 1 • Scott Berkun

May 2026

The system can work for you (not against)
Open your eyes to the leverage you can use
May 19 • Scott Berkun
Honest advice for introverts
Simple advice for making your personality a creative asset
May 12 • Scott Berkun
Revive your design superpowers
You are more powerful than you realize
May 5 • Scott Berkun

April 2026

Your ego is hurting your career
The ego trap strikes again
Apr 28 • Scott Berkun
Help shape my next books & career
Can you help me to help you?
Apr 14 • Scott Berkun
How designers survive (2026)
Insider advice for making sense of what is happening
Apr 8 • Scott Berkun

March 2026

How to be calm in the chaos
Stay centered in your messy world
Mar 13 • Scott Berkun

February 2026

What do kids know about AI, design and monopolies?
An eye-opening story about children, tech and the future
Feb 18 • Scott Berkun
The fun way to gain influence
It doesn't have to be as bad as you think
Feb 5 • Scott Berkun

January 2026

How to succeed on a messed up team
Quick note: Thanks for your votes last week. Here’s the topic that came in first place.
Jan 28 • Scott Berkun
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Help me prioritize what to write for you
Jan 22 • Scott Berkun
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