This article encourages readers to pause and evaluate what truly matters in their lives. It suggests that with the fast pace of life, individuals often overlook the values and goals that are most important to them. The piece offers insights and reflections on how to align personal priorities with actions.

What we need is already right in front of us.

How well do you know what’s important to you?

Everyone has the right to freedom of expression.
Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. My war refugee grandmother told me a story about passing books in secret among her neighbors…

Dean Temple

Everyone has the right to freedom of expression.
Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Ri ...

The author reflects on how a significant influence in their life came unexpectedly, shedding light on personal growth and insights gained from the experience.

My Biggest Influence Caught Me by Surprise

I've always told people my Uncle Andy shaped my taste in music and comedy. Now I'm realizing he shaped my career as a creative director, writer, and actor.

I've always told people my Uncle Andy shaped my taste in music and comedy. Now I'm realizing he shap ...

My biggest influence caught me by surprise - Dean Temple

The article discusses the journey of stepping away from societal expectations to pursue a life driven by personal values and goals. It encourages readers to reevaluate the shackles of conventional 'supposed to' actions and embrace a more authentic path.

A personal exploration of breaking free from societal norms.

Stop Doing What You're Supposed to Do

Nonprofit branding is a creative process that benefits from improv style games to help stakeholders identify what they really want to accomplish and how to communicate that strategically.

Nonprofit branding is a creative process that benefits from improv style games to help stakeholders  ...

Stop doing what you’re supposed to do - Dean Temple

The article explores the author's journey in understanding and facing moments of despair, specifically on what they've termed "Suicide Wednesday." It delves into personal experiences and mindset shifts that helped the author turn these challenging moments into opportunities for self-reflection and growth.

How acknowledging my lowest points became a turning point

Embracing Suicide Wednesday

Let me tell you about Suicide Wednesday. As prepared as I was going to Edinburgh Fringe, I did not know about Suicide Wednesday, and it’s important to share what I learned. Imagine you’ve spent the…

Let me tell you about Suicide Wednesday. As prepared as I was going to Edinburgh Fringe, I did not k ...

Embracing Suicide Wednesday - Dean Temple

The back wall of the Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT) in New York says in large letters: Follow the Fear. In this case we’re talking about the fear of not knowing how to approach something that…

The back wall of the Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT) in New York says in large letters: Follow the  ...

Following your fear in the design process – Dean Temple – Medium

I’m six years old, first grade, PE. We’re trying softball for the first time and I want to swing that bat so badly I can barely stand it. I’m obsessed, like some mouth-breathing drunk across the room…

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