Stan Lee, known to those who knew him well as a grand self-mythologizer, had an ability to impress strangers. He himself had superpowers, like great storytelling abilities, or the way he coaxed talent from others. Many compared him to an orchestra conductor, who acts as a human catalyst.

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Melodic rapping had been experimented by Kanye West and Lil Wayne before Drake, but the graceful, natural blending of rap+singing along with syrupy hooks was effortless and yet powerful when rendered by Drake. His song ‘Hotline Bling’ had no rapping whatsoever, and yet won the ‘Best Rap Song’ ...

Steve Jobs, the visionary co-founder of Apple Inc., was renowned for his self-awareness. He understood his strengths, weaknesses, and emotional triggers. By recognizing his tendencies, he could maintain composure in high-stress situations and make decisions with clarity. This self-awareness allow...