Now hosted by Roy Wood Jr., This Is Not Happening features long-form storytelling from stand-up comedians, musicians and more. These outrageous stories show why real-life experiences always make the best material
Read MoreNick Miller, who goes by the stage name Illenium, has been one of my favorite producers since I first heard his song ‘I’ll Be Your Reason’ back in 2015. From hard-hitting remixes of the Chainsmokers and Flume to powerful originals like Beautiful Creatures and Crawl Outta Love, Illenium has consistently delivered with his patented melodicism and uplifting sound.
Read MoreThe following is a twitter thread written by Tobi Lütke, founder of Shopify, on workplace dynamics, the reasons for Shopify’s success, creativity, and more.
Read MoreIn November 1940, thirteen years before spearheading the revolution that would ultimately see him replace dictator Fulgencio Batista as leader of Cuba, a teenage Fidel Castro - aged fourteen, not twelve as he inaccurately claimed - wrote a somewhat cheeky letter to the then president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and asked him for some money: a $10 bill, to be precise. Some time later, he received a standard reply from officials. His request for cash had fallen on deaf ears, as had his offer to reveal the whereabouts of Cuba’s largest iron mines. Young Castro’s priceless letter was rediscovered in 1977 by specialists at the National Archives and Records Administration.
Read MoreIn a video produced by PragerU, Christina Hoff Sommers, author and philosopher, explains why the mainstream ‘Gender Wage Gap’ stance does not hold water. When further examined, the difference in pay between men and women can be almost entirely explained by our behaviors and choices we make.
Read MoreA singer-songwriter from New Zealand, alayna is an artist that I think deserves more attention. Back in 2017, I discovered alayna on the music discovery website named Hillydilly and have been a fan ever since. She has worked with top producers like FINNEAS and has a full-length project dropping soon.
Read MoreWe hear it every time the calendar flips: "New Year, New Me! 2020 is my year!" Shut the fuck up. It's not. By tying your "transformation" to an arbitrary date, you've already lost.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, one of my fellow toastmasters gave a speech on why we should stop saying sorry. After hearing the speech, excellent by the way, I thought about the times in my life where I unnecessarily offered an apology. What makes us feel like we should say “sorry” when we have nothing to feel sorry for? If not “sorry,” then what? Here are a few times I said the s-word when it wasn’t called for:
Read MoreThis past Monday, I gave my first Toastmasters speech known as the Icebreaker. A 4-6 minute talk, the Icebreaker represents the speaker’s baptism by fire into their respective Toastmasters Club. The speaker can choose any topic to give other members a deeper insight into their lives. I decided to break down my Hinge dating profile.
Read MoreThe Auxoro podcast has featured some of the most prominent and interesting music artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and designers on the planet. Here are the top ten most downloaded episodes as of November 2019:
Read MoreA few months ago, I came across a video titled So It’s Wolf of Wall Street, But For Getting Laid and it ended up being the best piece of sketch comedy I’ve seen in 2019. Stevie Emerson and his crew not only make people laugh, but they research the nuances of each topic down to the bone.
Read MoreA few months back, Auxoro launched a short-form podcast called ‘The Aux.’ The Aux brings you a daily dose of uncensored wisdom to jumpstart your life. Five minutes or less, no bullshit, no topic off-limits. Here are the ten most popular episodes of The Aux so far.
Read MoreYesterday, I came across a video of a man named Einer Bankz playing the guitar alongside Machine Gun Kelly and Naomi Wild for an acoustic rendition of ‘Glass House.’
Read MoreAt 22 years old, Hunter S. Thompson wrote this letter to his friend Hume in response to an inquiry about the meaning of life
Read MoreHere is a letter that F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author of The Great Gatsby, wrote to his daughter. The letter was originally published in the New York Times Magazine back in 1958.
Read MoreLast week, I made a list of things that make me uncomfortable. First up: public speaking.
Read MoreLast night, I went out to eat with my friends at Jack Daws in NYC. To make that work, I skipped a workout and ate past my eating window. Normally, that combination would piss me off greatly, but yesterday, it didn’t. Here are my thoughts on why:
Read MoreOn a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, I listened to Dakota Meyer describe taking a man’s life. Here are my thoughts.
Read MoreStarting a conversation on a positive note can make the bullshit seem less stressful. Here are some thoughts on why a cup of coffee may be your saving grace.
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