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		<title>10 powerful beliefs that will change your life</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; “I&#8217;m allowed to change my mind.” Letting go of outdated goals, identities, or promises is growth, not failure. Freedom starts the moment you stop defending old versions of yourself. “Progress beats perfection.&#8221; Perfection freezes people. But imperfect action builds confidence, creates feedback, and compounds momentum. “No one is coming to save me, and that’s [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Which is better: America or Europe?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[America has power, confidence, and chaotic opportunity. Europe has rules, restraint, and denial. Both claim moral superiority. Both avoid their ugliest truths. The US has more innovation, cultural influence, and upward mobility, especially at the top. Europe enjoys more tranquility, social safety nets, and nicer infrastructure. The former rewards winners hard and punishes losers harder. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 uncomfortable truths about Europe</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Europeans are less optimistic about the future. Centuries of war, collapse, and rebuilding produced realism bordering on pessimism. Many Europeans expect decline and focus on stability rather than growth. Europeans don’t want to “lead the world.” There’s little appetite for global dominance. The goal is usually to avoid past disasters, maintain quality of life, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 things people misunderstand about America</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/10-things-most-people-dont-understand-about-america/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The U.S. is more like 50 semi-countries. States control education, policing, taxes, healthcare, alcohol laws, abortion, guns, and more. “America” in Texas does not equal “America” in Massachusetts. Being rich and broke can exist at the same time. America has extreme wealth and extreme precarity. A person can earn what looks like a “high salary” [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why access is more valuable than information</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/why-access-is-more-valuable-than-information/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For most of my life, I believed the path to opportunity was paved with information. Read more books. Study smarter people. Collect insights like baseball cards. If knowledge is power, then surely the most informed person wins. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: information is everywhere and opportunity isn’t. Many of the best opportunities never appear [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>7 questions that lead to better AI answers</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/7-questions-that-lead-to-better-ai-answers/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 07:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[“Can you help me think, not just answer?” Asking this explores trade-offs, reasoning, and how to decide rather than just a quick fact. “What am I missing?” Inviting blind spots, assumptions, and second-order effects is where conversations really get interesting. “Can you challenge my idea?” People often want validation. This question stress-tests your ideas to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>The Great American Water Pipeline That Isn’t</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/the-great-american-water-pipeline-that-isnt/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For decades, America’s thirst for bold engineering solutions has rivaled its appetite for big ideas. If we could move oil, gas, and data across continents, why not water? Today, with the Colorado River and other Western water sources stressed by longtime drought and climate change, a recurring concept occasionally resurfaces in policy circles and social [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Published Works: 7 continent tips, Notch Peak, Mexico, beaches, best cities</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/published-works-7-continent-tips-notch-peak-mexico-beaches-best-cities/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks for reading and sharing my latest travel articles: 7 tips after visiting every continent on Earth (my travel column) Did you know Utah is home to second tallest rock face in America? (my travel column) How to visit Mexico without leaving home (my travel column) America&#8217;s most wanted beaches are calling (my travel column) [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Are Hot Pockets authentic?</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/are-hot-pockets-authentic/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Short answer: Yes, Hot Pockets are absolutely authentic. But maybe not in the way you’re thinking. Here&#8217;s what makes the microwavable controversy both real and uniquely American: Authentic American invention. Hot Pockets were developed in the U.S. by Paul and David Merage, Iranian-American brothers, in the late 1970s. They perfected the handheld, microwave-friendly pastry and launched it [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 things AI wants you to know about my second book, Measuring History</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/5-things-ai-wants-you-to-know-about-my-second-book-measuring-history/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Measuring History: How One Unsung Company Quietly Changed The World by Blake Snow is a nonfiction book about the unheralded but huge impact of a technology company that most people haven’t heard of. It tells the story of National Instruments (NI) — a company founded in 1976 in Austin, Texas by three engineers — and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 ways to “game” the American system (without breaking laws or being a jerk)</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/10-ways-to-game-the-american-system-without-breaking-laws-or-being-a-jerk/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tax avoidance strategies, legal loopholes, and maximizing credit rewards aren&#8217;t wrong. They&#8217;re just one of the many ways smart people use superior information, networking, and financial literacy to navigate America&#8217;s complex but rich society. 1. Learn how incentives work (most people don’t). Everything runs on incentives: taxes, education, jobs, healthcare, housing. If you understand why [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>If your argument isn’t skimmable, it’s weak</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/if-your-argument-isnt-skimmable-its-weak/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most people won’t read your argument. They’ll skim it. Maybe aggressively. Maybe while half-distracted. Maybe on a phone, in line, with low blood sugar, or even lower patience. That’s not a character flaw. That’s reality. And here’s the uncomfortable truth: if your argument collapses under skimming, it wasn’t strong to begin with. That&#8217;s because skimming [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 things AI wants you to know about my best-selling book, Log Off</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/5-things-ai-wants-you-to-know-about-my-best-selling-book-log-off/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Log Off: How to Stay Connected After Disconnecting argues that excessive use of the internet, smartphones, social media, and digital distractions harms our well-being, productivity, relationships, and focus — but that you can reclaim your time and live more meaningfully by intentionally reducing screen dependence. The book combines personal experience, research, practical strategies, and insights [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Is this the most European city in North America?</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/is-this-the-most-european-city-in-north-america/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[CNN—Is it possible to travel to another continent without actually leaving North America? The answer is “oui” if you venture to Old Quebec, Canada – a 300-acre, self-contained neighborhood within the capital of Quebec City. Unlike similar historic districts in Puebla, Mexico; Old San Juan, Puerto Rico; or even Boston’s Beacon Hill, Old Quebec encompasses [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 ways to handle unreasonable people</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/5-ways-to-handle-unreasonable-people/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Without draining yourself in the process: Lower your expectations. Emotionally unintelligent people often lack self-awareness, empathy, or emotional regulation. Expecting emotional depth or accountability from them usually leads to frustration. Adjusting expectations protects your peace. Communicate clearly and concretely. Avoid hints, emotional subtext, or indirect language. Be direct, specific, and factual. Clear boundaries and straightforward [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 habits of highly healthy marriages</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/10-habits-of-highly-healthy-marriages/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:11:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following consistently show up across leading research and marriage counseling: 1. Communication matters more than being “right.” Couples who focus on understanding each other do better than those who focus on winning arguments. 2. Listening is more powerful than talking. Feeling heard reduces conflict faster than problem-solving or advice. 3. Conflict itself isn’t the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Recent travel articles I’ve published for CNN, NatGeo, USA Today, LA Times, and more</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/travel/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Over the last decade, I&#8217;ve written and published hundreds of travel stories for CNN, National Geographic, USA Today, LA Times, Washington Post, Lonely Planet, Fodor&#8217;s, Expedia, Orbitz, Frommers, Cool Material, and Travel Weekly. For the same period, I&#8217;ve been a weekly syndicated travel columnist for Paste Magazine and Utah newspapers, which has taken me to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5-minute life hacks to boost your mood</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/5-minute-life-hacks-to-boost-your-mood/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[These are all super easy and scientifically proven to work. Change your environment. Step outside, open a window, or move to a different room. A small change can reset your mood. Cold water reset. Splash cool water on your face or hold something cold. It helps calm your nervous system fast. Name 3 things you [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Published works: London on a budget, Euro Xmas markets, Utah’s Mighty 5, Hidden Gems</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/published-works-london-on-a-budget-euro-xmas-markets-utahs-mighty-5-hidden-gems/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:57:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks for reading and sharing: London doesn&#8217;t have to be lavish to travel well (Cool Material) Oh, there&#8217;s no place like Europe for the holidays (my travel column) Ranking Utah&#8217;s &#8220;Mighty 5&#8221; National Parks (my travel column) 5 unexpected places to travel this year (my travel column) You don&#8217;t need couture cash to live it [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Marty Supreme is a perfect movie.</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/marty-supreme-is-a-perfect-movie/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[An artistically seedy, cinematic masterpiece. A tragedy in comedic clothing. The rare feat where you conflictedly root for the protagonist. Among dozens of memorable scenes, I was in awe for the entire two and a half, perfectly paced hours. Bra&#8230; vo. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 truths most people don’t understand</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/10-truths-most-people-dont-understand/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:46:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Simple to hear, hard to accept. 1. Consistency beats talent. Small daily actions outperform bursts of motivation or raw ability over time. 2. Feelings aren’t facts. How something feels often has little to do with what’s actually true. 3. You can’t change people who don’t want to change. Effort, logic, or even love won’t override [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 proven ways to feel better about yourself</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/10-proven-ways-to-feel-better-about-yourself/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Backed by science and doctor recommended, here are 10 healthy ways to feel good about yourself. Talk to yourself like you would to a friend. When you mess up, avoid harsh self-talk. Studies show self-compassion improves confidence and motivation more than self-criticism. Do something small you can finish today. Completing even a tiny task (cleaning [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 adult truths most people learn too late</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/5-adult-truths-most-people-learn-too-late/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 07:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[1. No one feels “ready.” There’s no moment where you suddenly feel like an adult. You just keep doing things slightly scared and call it responsibility. 2. Your energy matters more than your time. Free time means nothing if you’re exhausted. Sleep, boundaries, and saying no are adult superpowers. 3. Money stress is about habits, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Top 10 Most Influential People of All Time</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/top-10-most-influential-people-of-all-time/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Although “most influential” is ridiculously subjective, these 10 individuals are often named by historians, scholars, and surveys for their lasting impact on culture, science, religion, and governance (rather than fame alone): Jesus (0–33). Founder of Christianity, the modern calendar, and the beliefs of billions in today&#8217;s leading civilizations. Muhammad (570–63). Founder of Islam—influencing law, culture, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>OUT NOW: My new single “No Friends On Powder Days” sends it for ski season</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/out-now-my-new-single-no-friends-on-powder-days-sends-it-for-ski-season/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:16:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks for listening and sharing with the music fans in your life. And thanks to my band The Breakers for recording it with me. Spotify Apple Music YouTube Music Amazon YouTube]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to live richly on any income</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/how-to-live-richly-on-a-middle-class-income/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Getting rich in five years is one thing. But living richly involves a lot more than just money. Indeed, many people are rich in cash but poor in assets, broke on time, impoverished in relationships, destitute in health, and underprivileged in experiences and ongoing education. Of course, the inverse is true too. Poor people can [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 surprising facts about the Wild West</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Although entertaining, Hollywood stereotypes are rarely accurate. For example: 1. Cowboys were exceptionally diverse. Around one in four cowboys were Black, and many others were Mexican, Indigenous, or of mixed heritage. The Hollywood image ignores this multicultural reality. 2. Gunfights were rare. The classic &#8220;high noon&#8221; duel was extremely rare. Most towns had strict gun [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Published Works: Supermoon Hike, Old Skool Skiing, Ipanema, US Landmarks</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/published-works-supermoon-hike-old-skool-skiing-ipanema-us-landmarks/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks for reading and sharing my latest articles: Surreal and sacred: Hiking Bryce Canyon under a full moon (my travel column) Eagle Point is what family skiing used to be like (my travel column) Ipanema is the greatest beach in the world (my travel column) See San Francisco for less without sacrificing style (Cool Material) [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Beans and rice: The unflashy staple that quietly wins hearts</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/beans-and-rice-the-unflashy-staple-that-quietly-wins-hearts/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If pasta is Italy’s gift to the world, then beans and rice are America&#8217;s—quiet, comforting, and reliable. I’ve eaten variations of this dish in at least five different countries. It’s big in Cuba. Beloved in Brazil. Found in Puerto Rican kitchens, Guatemalan comedores, and Southern soul food. You see, the soul of beans and rice [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 lessons every winning business follows</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/5-lessons-every-winning-business-follows/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My wife is taking and really enjoying her college business strategy course right now. Consequently, we&#8217;ve had a lot of stimulating conversations on clever strategies. This lead me down a rabbit hole of what I&#8217;ve successfully done in my own career as a business owner, as well as the most proven strategies in general for [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>10 big questions humanity still can’t answer</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/10-big-questions-humanity-still-cant-answer/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 07:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As I&#8217;ve written before, humans are incredibly intelligent and mind-numbingly ignorant when it comes to understanding our universe. As Bill Bryson so eloquently put it, human knowledge is &#8220;a mountain of theory built on a molehill of evidence.&#8221; Again, humans are incredibly smart. But it&#8217;s amazing what we still don&#8217;t know. And there are no [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>15 of my most profound and thought-provoking blog posts</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/15-of-my-most-profound-and-thought-provoking-blog-posts/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meaning, Philosophy &#38; Purpose The Meaning of Life: 13 Things I Learned from the World’s Greatest Thinkers. A deep synthesis of wisdom—from Plato to Viktor Frankl—on suffering, authenticity, and values. 3 Ways to Save Your Life (Motivational Speech). Reflections on deathbed regrets and how to live more purposefully right now. 5 Rules to Live By, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why paying off debt and index funds are the best return on investment</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/why-paying-off-debt-and-index-funds-are-the-best-return-on-investment/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In a world that loves shiny new investments—crypto, NFTs, day trading, real estate flips—it’s easy to overlook the two most boring (and best) ways to build wealth: paying off debt and investing in index funds. I get it. They’re not flashy. They won’t impress anyone at parties. But they work. Really well. Let’s start with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>15 ways to improve your life for free</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/15-ways-to-improve-your-life-for-free/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The following habits are backed by science and proven mood boosters: Drink lots of water (aka &#8220;pee a lot&#8221;) Walk outside Give thanks (daily) Hang with friends Exercise Write down your worries Pray (or meditate) Laugh Journal Smile (even when you don’t feel like it) Stay curious Volunteer Stay off screens Eat more plants Clean [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to get free mentoring from really smart people</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/how-to-get-free-mentoring-from-really-smart-people/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[My friend Wesley and I recently launched a startup called PowerSpace. It&#8217;s an employer-sponsored online class to help the surge of employees now working from home. We&#8217;re really excited about it. But that&#8217;s not why I&#8217;m here today. I&#8217;m here to tell you we couldn&#8217;t have built what we did so far without the nearly [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Um, like, kinda: 8 ways to stop saying fillers</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/um-like-kinda-8-ways-to-stop-saying-fillers/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saying less is actually more. It imbues your words with power. That&#8217;s why filler words such as um, like, and kinda are so dilutionary and detrimental to the points, opinions, and conversations you&#8217;re having with others. The good news is you can change — all of us can. Here&#8217;s how to delete filler words from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Published Works: Bear Lake, Honolulu, Rust Belt, LA For Less, Jade Mountain</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/published-works-bear-lake-honolulu-rust-belt-la-for-less-jade-mountain/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks for reading and sharing my latest clippings: Epic off-roading, boating, and snowmobiling at beloved Bear Lake (my travel column) How to Hack Honolulu Without Going Broke (Cool Material) Believe me: This Rust Belt city is one of the prettiest in America (my travel column) How to see LA without spending a fortune (Cool Material) [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What we get wrong about crime</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/what-we-get-wrong-about-crime/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From The New Yorker: “Public-housing projects with upgraded outdoor lighting experienced a 35 percent reduction in crime compared with those left as is. A well-lit space makes it easier for bystanders to see a confrontation unfold—and makes those involved a little more self-conscious.” Would be cool to see governments spend more on lighting than prisons.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>OUT NOW: My New Single “Miss You”</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/miss-you/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks for listening and sharing with the music fans in your life. And thanks to my band The Breakers for recording it with me. Spotify Apple Music YouTube Music Amazon YouTube]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Top 5 major U.S. cities</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/top-5-major-u-s-cities/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Regardless of population, these are the five most influential American cities in terms of national and international impact, including culture, economy, and politics. The majors, that is. 1. New York City Global capital of money, fashion, publishing, theater (Broadway), music, art, and even the world. Financial powerhouse (Wall Street), media epicenter (headquarters of major outlets [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Friendly, kind, forgiving: Why it’s hard for adults to be like children</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/why-its-hard-for-adults-to-be-friendly-kind-and-forgiving-like-children/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jesus taught, &#8220;Except ye become as little children, ye shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.&#8221; He emphasized this because grown-ups are often hostile, mean, and unforgiving. Here&#8217;s why: 1. Accumulated hurt and mistrust. Children are often quick to forgive because they haven&#8217;t been burned over and over. Adults, by contrast, have experienced betrayal, disappointment, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 ways to set better goals</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/5-ways-to-set-better-goals/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 06:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Make them specific and clear. Vague goals like “get healthier” lack direction. Specific goals like “walk 30 minutes every morning” are actionable and measurable. So instead of “be more productive,&#8221; tell yourself, &#8220;work on my report for 90 minutes each morning before checking email.” Set measurable milestones. Tracking progress keeps you motivated and helps [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Top 10 tips to save your vacation</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/top-10-tips-to-save-your-vacation/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[To help you get the most out of your next trip, take these travel tested tips. 1. Plan but don’t overdo it. Create a loose itinerary that covers key attractions or activities, but leave room for spontaneity and rest. Overpacking your days can lead to burnout. 2. Pack smart and light. Pack versatile clothing and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Published works: Supernatural but true, Newfoundland, Aspen, Vegas, Utah</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/published-works-supernatural-but-true-newfoundland-aspen-vegas-utah/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks for reading and sharing my latest travel writing: Only in Utah: Supernatural but true (special syndicated feature) 48 hours in nature: 5 quick escapes from big U.S. cities (Marriott) Surprise! Carnival cruise food has no business being this good (my travel column) Celebrate that special occasion at one of Utah&#8217;s fanciest hotels (my travel [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Tiny but mighty: 10 buzzy facts about bees</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/tiny-but-mighty-10-buzzy-facts-about-bees/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 06:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bees can recognize human faces. Honeybees use a process called &#8220;configural processing,&#8221; similar to humans, to recognize and remember faces. They communicate by dancing. Bees perform a &#8220;waggle dance&#8221; to tell others where food sources are located, using the angle and duration to convey direction and distance. One bee makes only a tiny amount of [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Map of the day: 13 states to go (out of 50)</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/map-of-the-day-13-states-to-go-out-of-50/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s left on my domestic bucket list: Maine, Vermont, Minnesota, Kentucky, Arkansas, Rhode Island, North Dakota, Connecticut, Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, Iowa, Delaware. Land that I love—can&#8217;t wait to claim all 50. SEE ALSO: I&#8217;ve visited these 54 countries so far]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>We entered the Post-Google era this year</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/in-2025-we-entered-the-post-google-era/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 06:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; More specifically, ChatGPT (and less useful AI apps) can scan all 50 billion web pages and answer our detailed, specific, labor-intensive requests and questions in seconds—as opposed to just links. Granted, we’re not Post-Google in the way we’re Post-MySpace or Post-BlackBerry. But we are clearly past Peak-Google as the default digital brain. And in [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Good to know: Cherry-picking data</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/good-to-know-cherry-picking-data/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From Wikipedia: &#8220;Cherry-picking is often used in science denial such as climate change denial. For example, by deliberately cherry picking appropriate time periods, here 1998–2012, an artificial &#8220;pause&#8221; can be created, even when there is an ongoing warming trend.[1] The same problem could occur with the zoomed-out portion of the graph; if the data from [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>5 reasons tiny Uruguay is a soccer giant</title>
		<link>http://blakesnow.com/5-reasons-tiny-uruguay-is-a-soccer-giant/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[blake]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 06:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Uruguay—a country with fewer than 3.5 million people. Smaller than San Diego. Yet it&#8217;s a colossal winner in World Cup soccer. How does that happen? How does something so small produce such big results? Here are five game-changing factors that turn this “tiny” South American nation into a global soccer titan. 1. Soccer is their [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>DESSERT REVIEW: Rice Krispie Treats</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I don’t like marshmallows. I don&#8217;t care for crispy rice cereal. Both are baby foods. Put either in front of me, and I’ll politely decline. But mix the two together—along with a dab of fat, a touch of salt, and a little stovetop wizardry—and suddenly I’m 8 years old again, cradling one of the most [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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