I read that writers are adding typos on purpose to prove they're not AI. But “intentional imperfection” is the easiest thing to fake. And an em dash isn't some sort of “tell.” What makes writing human isn't the flaws. It's the writer. shawnhesketh.com/too-perfect-...

Too perfect to be human? Navajo blankets, em dashes, and AI

Imperfection is easy to fake. What makes your writing human is you.

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@justinferriman.bsky.social Hey, happy 1st Father’s Day, Justin! Hope you’re loving every minute. It truly is the best.

For years, I couldn't have told you what energized me at work. The days just blurred together… until I burned out. That's why I built the Alignment Quiz. It shows how aligned your work is with how you're wired. Take it when you have 5 quiet minutes: shawnhesketh.com/alignment-quiz

The Alignment Quiz | Shawn Hesketh

Feeling drained by work you used to love? Take this free 5-minute alignment quiz to find out why. 12 questions, no email address required, instant results.

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Grateful for the freedom and responsibility to vote!

A great read about how narrative warfare is used against us all every day. Your mind is worth defending. Start today.

How Stories Are Used Against You

and what you can do about it

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“Solving for delight is the only way I know to successfully transform product value from ‘need to’ or ‘have to’ to ‘want to’ when consumers can choose the software they use.” Chiefly Design issue № 01 by @cameronmoll.bsky.social just dropped: “Delight vs. Delightful”

Delight vs. Delightful

Issue № 01 in which I unpack the differences between Utility, Delight, and Delightful. Featured font: Rather Risqué by SilverStag.

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I’ve been using Apple products since my first Mac in 1989. So imagine my surprise when Apple decided to release a special iPhone just for me, in my all-time favorite color, perfectly matching the rest of my EDC, just to say, “Thanks, Shawn!” 😁

We all feel guilty about procrastinating activities we dislike. But what if your procrastination is actually telling you, "This goes against your natural wiring!" Don't worry. You can bookmark this and read it later. 😁 shawnhesketh.com/procrastinat...

Procrastination: Your Motivation's Early Warning System

We all feel guilty about procrastinating activities we dislike. But what if procrastination is actually telling you, "This goes against your natural wiring!"

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I created the course I wish existed 10 years ago remkusdevries.com/i-created-t...

I Created The Course I Wish Existed 10 Years Ago

After 20+ years of working with WordPress, building, optimizing, securing, scaling, and fixing sites others gave up on, I’ve finally put everything I know about performance into one course. It’s called Make WordPress Fast. And today, the prelaunch is open. This is the first course I’ve ever released, and I didn’t want it to be […]

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Happy to see the em dash finally sticking up for itself! www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/the...

The Em Dash Responds to the AI Allegations

“In recent months, a curious fixation has emerged in corners of academia: the em dash. More specifically, the apparent moral panic around how it is...

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Can a $20 gift card actually kill your team's motivation? Extrinsic rewards can backfire in unexpected ways and actually diminish intrinsic motivation in the long-term. There's a much better way to motivate your team...

Can a $20 Gift Card Kill Your Team's Motivation? — Shawn Hesketh

Could a well-intentioned recognition program slowly drain the life out of your team? What if that $20 gift card is actually sending the wrong message?

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Most personality assessments miss the point. They leave you asking, “So what? Now what? What do I do with this?” MCode is different. In fact, here are 8 simple ways you can apply your MCode results to how you hire, lead, and communicate, starting today: shawnhesketh.com/personality-...

Why Do Most Personality Assessments Miss the Point? — Shawn Hesketh

Most personality assessments leave you wondering, “So what? Now what?” MCode is different. It gives you practical applications you can use today.

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I’ve never had so much fun redesigning my website, thanks to the Ollie Pro theme framework, created by one my favorite designers, @mikemcalister.com. Check it out and let me know what you think! 👉 shawnhesketh.com

Shawn Hesketh - Certified MCode Coach

I can help you and your team discover how you're naturally motivated so you can do more of what lights you up… without burning out.

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Are you procrastinating? There’s nothing wrong with you! You’re just working against your motivational wiring. This 18-minute video explains exactly why some work energizes you, while other work drains you. Check this out, and then let me know your thoughts… motivationcode.com/energy-manag...

Energy Management > Time Management

Some work energizes you, other work drains you — knowing the difference makes all the difference. Discover how motivation impacts your energy levels and performance, and how to structure your work aro...

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Are our motivations the product of nature or nurture? This question came up during a conversation with one of our brilliant MCode coaches this past week. So I dug into the research and learned some fascinating things: shawnhesketh.com/mcode-goes-b...

How Your Motivation Code Goes Beyond Nature vs. Nurture - Shawn Hesketh

Are our core motivations shaped by genetics or our environment? Spoiler alert; it's a combination of both. The research reveals some fascinating results that will change your approach to work and your...

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Here's the complete album containing all my photos from the 2025 Houston Art Car Parade. So much fun, and well done to all this year's artists! #artcar #HoustonArtCarParade #visualart #orangeshow flic.kr/s/aHBqjC8QJJ

2025 Houston Art Car Parade

My photos from the 2025 Houston Art Car Parade on Saturday, April 12th. #artcar #houstonartcarparade #visualart #orangeshow

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Couldn’t have said it better myself. “To Win Trust and Admiration, Fix Your Microphone” www.scientificamerican.com/article/to-w... When you finish reading, buy this mic: amzn.to/4jbEWCw Want to know why I recommend it after more than 40 years of experience in audio and video production? Hit me up.

To Win Trust and Admiration, Fix Your Microphone

From job interviews to dating, we subconsciously judge one another based on sound quality when we interact digitally

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Had a fantastic day at the Kit studios in Boise today, recording great conversations about putting your motivations to work with @motivationcode.bsky.social. I love traveling and working with these two incredible friends.

If you live in Houston and lead a team, come join @chrislema.com and me tomorrow for a 90-minute talk about how to get the most from every member of your team. motivationcode.com/precision-le... Even if you don't lead a team, come say hi!

I cannot believe after all these years, Apple *finally* made it possible to merge accounts. I just ditched my decades-old account that held all my purchases, after migrating them all to my Apple ID. Took less than two minutes! support.apple.com/en-us/117294

Just revived my old Flickr account because every other social media platform is such a horrible experience for simply sharing photos. So if you want to check out ALL my photos from our trip to the AJ Fernandez cigar factory in Nicaragua, you're in luck! flic.kr/s/aHBqjC2x3x

AJ Fernandez Tour, 2025

Photos from our visit to the AJ Fernandez cigar factory in Esteli, Nicaragua in February of 2025 with my brothers from Stogies World Class Cigars in Houston, TX.

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🎶 These are a few of her favorite things... (Not pictured: book clubs, deep conversations with friends, sunset walks on the beach, chocolate pie, and Shipley Do-Nuts.) If you're lucky to know this amazing woman, join me in wishing @cigarmom.com a very happy birthday!!!

Over the past several months, I've worked closely with six amazing coaches to train and certify them in using the MCode assessment to help individuals and teams do the most meaningful, rewarding work of their lives. Check out the new Certified MCode Coach Directory! motivationcode.com/directory/

A few photos from my visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in August of 2023. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” What a powerful legacy.

Replaced the custom artwork in my office with eight of my favorite albums, subject to change. Much more reflective of my interests, and I look forward to the conversations it sparks with people on my Zoom calls! How many do you recognize?

I just did the unthinkable... I purchased a 12 year-old point-and-shoot digital camera for my Gen Z daughter because she wants that “lo-fi” look of older cameras, complete with tacky on-camera flash. And you know what? I'm really excited to see what she shoots with it.

I can’t help it. I still read “Bluesky” as if it rhymed with “brewski” and it makes me smile every time. And now, hopefully, you will, too. 😁

What if everything you're doing right now—even the things you think you “have to” do—is exactly what you want? Another thought-provoking read from @further.net. further.beehiiv.com/p/what-do-yo...

What Do You Really Want?

Plus, where has Further been lately?

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I'm looking to interview WordPress freelancers/agencies that don't mind talking about the challenges they are facing in business. Lack of leads, challenges with WordPress enthusiasm, or facing change in tech -- AI, other platforms, etc. DM me

There's a popular misperception about motivation that suggests it's just some sort of feeling that comes and goes on a whim, like an unreliable muse. In reality, your strongest motivations are always present and available for you to tap into anytime you like. shawnhesketh.com/motivation-m...

Motivation: More Than a Feeling

Motivation is not some fickle emotion, but an ever-present source of energy you can tap into anytime you like… once you know how.

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