On Hard Times, Isolation, & Grit

We took our seats on the charter bus in silence.

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About that waiter in Paris

I once met a waiter in Paris named Joseph. It was my first trip out of the country, and he worked at the first French bistro I stumbled upon.

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The Day We Lost Dan

I’ll never forget what my Grandmother told me on Tuesday, September 11th 2001, after the news broke and I called home just to hear her voice.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Likes Thin Mints

I was sitting in Carson’s bedroom in Malibu, gazing out the window at the vast, blue Pacific Ocean as she worked on a math problem.

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The Craziest Break-Up I Ever Had

Breaking up after many years together is often a tumultuous ride.

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The Day I Almost Died

The Day I Almost Died

When I arrived at the Emergency Room at 11:30pm, I was panting and pale.

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Nerds, Freaks, & Geeks

Growing up, there are 3 caste systems a kid can belong to that widely set into motion their entire world view and future path.

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The Addiction That Almost Got Me Fired

Stress is a dangerous thing. It can manifest itself in all sorts of unhealthy, impulsive behaviors.

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On Poverty & Hope

During my Peace Corps days in Bulgaria, I served as the unofficial Patron Saint of Tourists at the Sofia train station.

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The Craziest Story You’ll Ever Hear

Yes, that was a bold title but I promise this story will DELIVER.

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About Christen

Christen O’Brien is a Silicon Valley-based writer, marketing executive, and author. Her work and writing has impacted millions of people worldwide, and has been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, and Medium, and shared by celebrities, world leaders, and everyday people. Whether about humanity or technology, she endeavors to find a deeper understanding of life, work, and the ties that connect us.

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