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What brands should do differently after the coronavirus pandemic
Apr 12, 2020
What brands should do differently after the coronavirus pandemic
Apr 12, 2020

During my yoga practice this morning I suddenly thought about some of the conversations I’ve seen on how the coronavirus pandemic could alter the way we live and see our lives after it’s all said and done. I really hope it does.

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Apr 12, 2020
8 ways to find peace now
Mar 26, 2020
8 ways to find peace now
Mar 26, 2020

With everything crazy going on I began to realize I was hitting my breaking point. The daily waves of negative energy, fear and anxiety running through my system all day long as a result of constantly checking the news, having endless conversations with no real solutions, and drinking coffee.

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Mar 26, 2020
The 8 Best English Podcasts Made in Taiwan on Spotify - 2020
Jan 29, 2020
The 8 Best English Podcasts Made in Taiwan on Spotify - 2020
Jan 29, 2020

8 of the best English podcasts I could find in Taiwan 2020

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Jan 29, 2020
10 things I'll try do in 2020
Jan 28, 2020
10 things I'll try do in 2020
Jan 28, 2020

I did a lot in 2018. But most importantly, I managed to survive another long trip around the sun, and I plan to do it again in 2019 despite how hot it continues to get on this crazy planet.

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Jan 28, 2020
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 41 - 48
Jul 11, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 41 - 48
Jul 11, 2019

My answers to questions 41 - 48 of 350 great questions.

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Jul 11, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 33 - 40
Jun 23, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 33 - 40
Jun 23, 2019

My answers to questions 33 - 40 of 350 great questions.

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Jun 23, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 25 - 32
Mar 28, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 25 - 32
Mar 28, 2019

My answers to questions 25 - 32 of 350 great questions.

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Mar 28, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 17 - 24
Mar 13, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 17 - 24
Mar 13, 2019
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Mar 13, 2019
Ten+ Spotify Playlists by Ten+ Top Friends in 2019
Mar 5, 2019
Ten+ Spotify Playlists by Ten+ Top Friends in 2019
Mar 5, 2019

Ten+ Spotify playlists by some of my very best friends in Taipei and the rest of the world!

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Mar 5, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 9-16
Feb 20, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 9-16
Feb 20, 2019

My answers to questions 9 - 16 of 350 great questions.

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Feb 20, 2019
Top Ten movies in "My List" on Netflix Feb 2019
Feb 17, 2019
Top Ten movies in "My List" on Netflix Feb 2019
Feb 17, 2019

Ten movies from “My List” on Netflix

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Feb 17, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 1-8
Feb 13, 2019
An interview with myself: Chris W. Hubbard | Q 1-8
Feb 13, 2019

My answers to questions 1 - 8 of 350 great questions.

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Feb 13, 2019
10 things I'll do in 2019
Dec 27, 2018
10 things I'll do in 2019
Dec 27, 2018

I did a lot in 2018. But most importantly, I managed to survive another long trip around the sun, and I plan to do it again in 2019 despite how hot it continues to get on this crazy planet.

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Dec 27, 2018
10 cooler things to do in Taipei—by 10 foreigners here for over 10 years
Nov 19, 2018
10 cooler things to do in Taipei—by 10 foreigners here for over 10 years
Nov 19, 2018

Google search Taipei, and a slew of “things to do” articles appears. Most of them contain the usual suspects—visit the CKS memorial, go to the top of the Taipei 101. All great things but I think we can do better.

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Nov 19, 2018
How to be a brand that people love to own
Nov 11, 2018
How to be a brand that people love to own
Nov 11, 2018

Sometimes the easiest way to understand brands is to think about them as people. there are generally three types of people in your life: People you don't like, people you are indifferent to, and people you love.

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Nov 11, 2018
5 easy ways to explore who you are & what to do about it
Nov 6, 2018
5 easy ways to explore who you are & what to do about it
Nov 6, 2018

Explore five easy ways to leave behind the wreckage of the past, and start exploring and developing your own maps and guides to who you are and what to do about it right now…

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Nov 6, 2018
8 ways companies can build better brands
Oct 27, 2018
8 ways companies can build better brands
Oct 27, 2018

Here’s a little secret: Building better brands isn’t that hard. But neither is getting healthy, or improving your personal appearance. What’s actually hard is the time and effort and the initial willingness to get started.

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Oct 27, 2018
Q&A - What branding means and how it’s different in Asia
Oct 25, 2018
Q&A - What branding means and how it’s different in Asia
Oct 25, 2018

I’m asked this question a lot—what does branding mean? But branding is one of those subjects like design, creativity or innovation that can elicit a huge range of responses, opinions and assumptions depending on who you’re talking to.

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Oct 25, 2018
10 ways to make money as a foreigner living in Taipei—besides teaching English
Oct 24, 2018
10 ways to make money as a foreigner living in Taipei—besides teaching English
Oct 24, 2018

Are there any other options? Is teaching English really the only thing foreigners can do in Taipei? What about driving a Taxi? Can we do that? Can we work in a restaurant? Can we work in a Starbucks?

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Oct 24, 2018
The death of branding, and the rise of realizing
Oct 23, 2018
The death of branding, and the rise of realizing
Oct 23, 2018

Brand is dead. In fact, it probably died a long time ago, and we've all just been working with its lifeless remains in some kind of Weekend-at-Bernie's-like corporate parody. It's no wonder clients raise a suspicious eyebrow now and again.

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Oct 23, 2018
10 things to do while unemployed in Taipei
Oct 17, 2018
10 things to do while unemployed in Taipei
Oct 17, 2018

I’m finally unemployed, or should I say, self-employed. Floating. Freelancing. Seeking new opportunities. All of the above. I’m enjoying some personal time while dusting off old projects, plans, and goals…

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Oct 17, 2018
3 great things about humidity
Oct 6, 2018
3 great things about humidity
Oct 6, 2018

When I first moved to Taipei—in 2010—the humidity drove me crazy. Everything was wet, all the time. My clothes, my bed, my skin, my hair; it always felt damp and sticky. It took a long 5 years for me to realize how worthwhile a dehumidifier was…

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Oct 6, 2018
Why companies in Asia should think more about culture
Sep 11, 2018
Why companies in Asia should think more about culture
Sep 11, 2018

Young people wish things at work were different. They wish their workplaces were more fun, creative, and collaborative. They don't want to be just another overworked, under-appreciated employee.

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Sep 11, 2018
10 ideas for clean drinking water
Sep 6, 2018
10 ideas for clean drinking water
Sep 6, 2018

I arrived in the US and decided to stay in Chicago for a few days, visiting with friends and gawking at all the super hip shops in and around the Wicker Park area—the amount of creativity is mind-blowing. While hanging out in my friends home, I decided to…

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Sep 6, 2018
10 ideas for cutting down airline food waste
Sep 4, 2018
10 ideas for cutting down airline food waste
Sep 4, 2018

My Asiana Air flight from Soul to Chicago was surprisingly pleasant. I have to admit, I didn’t expect it. When I fly, I go for the cheapest flights available, especially from Taiwan to the US—tickets can easily cost over $1,000us. I had never heard of Asiana Air…

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Sep 4, 2018
2 paragraphs on - Waiting for waves
Aug 22, 2018
2 paragraphs on - Waiting for waves
Aug 22, 2018

I chatting with my friend the other day about opportunities in life. He was using surfing as an analogy. Opportunities come as waves in our lives and our ability to surf those waves for as long as possible makes all the difference…

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Aug 22, 2018
2 paragraphs on - Competition
Aug 20, 2018
2 paragraphs on - Competition
Aug 20, 2018

A few things I've learned about Competition: One, the people who say its "not about competition, tend to be the most competitive. I don't know why this is, but it seems to hold some smidgeon of truth. When I someone says this to me…

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Aug 20, 2018
2 paragraphs on - Chinese and English advertising in Taiwan
Aug 16, 2018
2 paragraphs on - Chinese and English advertising in Taiwan
Aug 16, 2018

Foreigners in Taipei love to remark on the bad English they see all over the place—the 'Chinglish' as it's often referred to—especially on websites, ads, and brand packaging. But what's more interesting to me is just how much English there is in the first place…

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Aug 16, 2018
2 paragraphs on - Blogging is the future
Aug 15, 2018
2 paragraphs on - Blogging is the future
Aug 15, 2018

Blogging. Just when I thought that perhaps blogging was dead (I swear someone said that to me ) it's become the biggest, and most important, thing ever in the universe again. No really. Everyone I listen to and look to for advice these days…

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Aug 15, 2018
8 Ways For Startups To Better Understand Branding
Jul 12, 2018
8 Ways For Startups To Better Understand Branding
Jul 12, 2018

Branding. It's one of those words—like creativity, art, or innovation—that feels hard to clearly define. The problem, or perhaps the blessing, is that engaging in conversations on the 'how's-and-why's and the what-to-dos of branding can become…

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Jul 12, 2018
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