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Oliver Buchannon
Chris Alders

Helping you seize opportunities • Optimist • Always moving forward • Former Travel Executive • 40,000+ hours leading teams • In awe of everything life has to offer.

Never Admire Quietly

Jan 11, 2026

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30 min read

Never Admire Quietly

A case for saying the good stuff out loud.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Why Most Resolutions Fail

Jan 4, 2026

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34 min read

Why Most Resolutions Fail

And why you’re not the problem.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
It Costs Nothing to Believe in Yourself

Dec 28, 2025

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33 min read

It Costs Nothing to Believe in Yourself

And everything if you don’t.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
The Beauty of Boredom

Dec 21, 2025

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31 min read

The Beauty of Boredom

Having the courage to do nothing.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Most People Are Awesome

Dec 14, 2025

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30 min read

Most People Are Awesome

A guide to not losing faith in humanity.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
The Invisible Army

Dec 7, 2025

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29 min read

The Invisible Army

Living with grief after the world has moved on.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Music Is Life

Nov 30, 2025

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31 min read

Music Is Life

And it’s shaping you more than you think.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Age Is an Attitude

Nov 23, 2025

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29 min read

Age Is an Attitude

Not just a number.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Lightning Strikes Aren’t Scheduled

Nov 16, 2025

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29 min read

Lightning Strikes Aren’t Scheduled

Our best moments aren’t planned.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
The Brighter Side of Losing

Nov 9, 2025

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32 min read

The Brighter Side of Losing

A lifelong baseball story.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
That Moment Before You Act

Nov 2, 2025

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30 min read

That Moment Before You Act

Building a victor mindset.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Sometimes ... it’s Ok to Lie.

Oct 26, 2025

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27 min read

Sometimes ... it’s Ok to Lie.

Trust, intention and the power of surprise.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Caring Is Contagious

Oct 19, 2025

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32 min read

Caring Is Contagious

But so is not caring.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Loose Ends = Tired Minds

Oct 12, 2025

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26 min read

Loose Ends = Tired Minds

Why closing loops can set your mind free.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Self-Help Is Everywhere

Oct 5, 2025

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25 min read

Self-Help Is Everywhere

But will you actually use it?

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Every Mood is Contagious

Sep 28, 2025

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26 min read

Every Mood is Contagious

Just be conscious of what you’re spreading.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Bee Stings, Tea & Biscuits

Sep 21, 2025

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26 min read

Bee Stings, Tea & Biscuits

The invisible signature we leave behind.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Oasis in the Rain

Sep 14, 2025

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30 min read

Oasis in the Rain

The night music became a living, breathing force.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Life Will Kick You

Sep 7, 2025

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26 min read

Life Will Kick You

So you might as well have a little fun.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Knowledge isn’t Free

Aug 31, 2025

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27 min read

Knowledge isn’t Free

You have to pay attention.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
I Love You and I Believe in You

Aug 24, 2025

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25 min read

I Love You and I Believe in You

These words matter more than you think.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
The Last Seconds Before Midnight

Aug 17, 2025

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26 min read

The Last Seconds Before Midnight

Gratitude in a messy, beautiful world.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Reliability

Aug 10, 2025

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27 min read

Reliability

Your edge in both life and work.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Forget Perfect

Aug 3, 2025

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26 min read

Forget Perfect

The real path to liking (and loving) who you are.

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
Why We Take Things Personally

Jul 27, 2025

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23 min read

Why We Take Things Personally

(And how to stop)

Chris Alders
Chris Alders
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