Stories - Life Stories
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Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Shifting priorities to be more present for family
Evolving appreciation for Jonas Mekas's film As I Was Moving Ahead
Raising money and naming Spago after leaving Ma Maison
Impact of affordable home video cameras on skateboarding culture and recognition
John's direct approach to his glioblastoma diagnosis and supporting others
Mental visualization and the satisfaction of landing difficult tricks
Proudest achievements and impact of work at Google
Evaluating job offers and choosing Google despite low odds of success
Introduction to Google through a mentor's recommendation and a subsequent interview invitation
Balancing journalistic immediacy with historical perspective in writing
Google's IPO and the culture of staying focused on work
“Someone told me the story about the child throwing starfish back into the ocean one at a time. 'It makes a difference to this one.' That's kind of how I've looked at it ever since. I can't be Dolores Huerta or Martin Sheen, but I can do what I can do in the rooms I find myself in to look for that starfish.”
Noah Wyle
Learning of McCain's brain cancer diagnosis and immediate surgery
Hidden television set and the consequences of the Friday night fights
Admiration for Albert Einstein and Martin Luther King Jr
Remembering John McCain through a cherished photograph
Obama's close friendship and working relationship with Eric Holder
Advice on following passion over conventional career ambitions
Trust in the American people as a foundation for Obama's candidacy
Ed Clayton's recruitment to work in public relations for the SCLC
Speaking up at a work-life meeting and forming an unlikely mentorship with Wayland Hicks
