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Language as a Bridge: A Conversation with Ana María López Jimeno

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · 3d

Have you ever wondered how learning a new language could actually reshape the way you think? Discover how one educator’s methods turn words into bridges across cultures in this interview.

Have you ever wondered how learning a new language could actually reshape the way you think? Discover how one educator’s methods turn words into bridges across cultures in this interview.

Devashish Makhija on Poetry, Storytelling, and the Spaces Between Breath and Silence

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twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · 5d

Have you ever wondered if confusion can be the very thing that holds a life together? Discover how one artist’s journey reveals surprising truths in this interview.

Have you ever wondered if confusion can be the very thing that holds a life together? Discover how one artist’s journey reveals surprising truths in this interview.

Chris B. on Caregiving, Creativity, and the Healing Power of Poetry

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · 8d

Have you ever wondered how a parent turns hospital hallways, feeding tubes, and tiny smiles into poetry? Discover Chris B.’s journey of caregiving, creativity, and resilience in our full interview.

Have you ever wondered how a parent turns hospital hallways, feeding tubes, and tiny smiles into poetry? Discover Chris B.’s journey of caregiving, creativity, and resilience in our full interview.

Tony Jeton Selimi on Growth and Purpose

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · 10d

Ever wondered how surviving homelessness and war can shape leadership skills? Discover how Tony J. Selimi turned extreme challenges into frameworks for resilience, purpose, and success—read the full interview to find out.

Ever wondered how surviving homelessness and war can shape leadership skills? Discover how Tony J. Selimi turned extreme challenges into frameworks for resilience, purpose, and success—read the full interview to find out.

Exploring Destiny with Helena Lind: Philosophy, Culture, and the Power of Choice

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · 15d

What if your life could be guided like a compass through unseen forces? Helena Lind explores how destiny shapes choices, culture, and purpose—read the full interview to discover her insights.

What if your life could be guided like a compass through unseen forces? Helena Lind explores how destiny shapes choices, culture, and purpose—read the full interview to discover her insights.

How Grit and Persistence Propel Beyond Natural Talent

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · 17d

What if success isn’t about talent but a stubborn refusal to quit? Explore surprising stories and habits that reveal how grit shapes real achievement in this insightful expert roundup.

What if success isn’t about talent but a stubborn refusal to quit? Explore surprising stories and habits that reveal how grit shapes real achievement in this insightful expert roundup.

Gary M. Roberts on Journeys, Storytelling, and the Power of Promises

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · 22d

What can horseback rides through farmland teach about storytelling and resilience? Discover how Gary L. Smith connects rural life, service, and imagination in this interview—read the full piece to find out.

What can horseback rides through farmland teach about storytelling and resilience? Discover how Gary L. Smith connects rural life, service, and imagination in this interview—read the full piece to find out.

Daily Habits That Turn Career Setbacks into Growth: Experts Share Real-World Strategies

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · 24d

What if your next breakthrough starts with a failure you’d rather forget? Discover how everyday habits can turn setbacks into strength in this expert-backed guide to resilient growth.

What if your next breakthrough starts with a failure you’d rather forget? Discover how everyday habits can turn setbacks into strength in this expert-backed guide to resilient growth.

W. Kenneth Tyler Jr. on Weaving Adventure, Espionage, and Redemption in Historical Fiction

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · 29d

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to turn the “movie in your mind” into a full novel? Discover how W. Kenneth Tyler Jr. brings imagination, research, and life together—read the full interview.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to turn the “movie in your mind” into a full novel? Discover how W. Kenneth Tyler Jr. brings imagination, research, and life together—read the full interview.

New Winners of The World’s Best Awards 2025: Honoring Visionaries, Innovators, and Changemakers

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 9

The newest batch of The World’s Best Awards 2025 winners have been announced, celebrating an extraordinary group of individuals who are shaping the future through creativity, leadership, innovation, and advocacy.

The newest batch of The World’s Best Awards 2025 winners have been announced, celebrating an extraordinary group of individuals who are shaping the future through creativity, leadership, innovation, and advocacy.

How Today’s Writers Beat Burnout and Keep Going Amid Uncertainty

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 8

What if your brain treats writing like brushing your teeth—necessary, not inspiring? Discover how professionals overcome motivation slumps with surprisingly practical methods in this expert-backed roundup.

What if your brain treats writing like brushing your teeth—necessary, not inspiring? Discover how professionals overcome motivation slumps with surprisingly practical methods in this expert-backed roundup.

Legacy, Loyalty, and the Weight of Empire: A Conversation with M. E. Taylor

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 3

What happens when everyday lives collide with empire and history? This interview reveals how one author brings ancient struggles to life, inviting readers to discover unexpected truths through storytelling. Read on.

What happens when everyday lives collide with empire and history? This interview reveals how one author brings ancient struggles to life, inviting readers to discover unexpected truths through storytelling. Read on.

Camilla Fellas Arnold on Self-Discovery, Creativity, and Reclaiming the Inner Voice

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Sep 1

What happens when you suddenly find yourself doing something that feels completely new, like drinking tea out of habit? Discover how this relates to identity and creativity in Camilla Fellas Arnold’s journey—read the full interview to explore more.

What happens when you suddenly find yourself doing something that feels completely new, like drinking tea out of habit? Discover how this relates to identity and creativity in Camilla Fellas Arnold’s journey—read the full interview to explore more.

How to Stay Motivated When Results Are Delayed: 10 Leaders Share Their Insights

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 29

What if the secret to overcoming tough challenges is hidden in your daily habits? Discover how perseverance shapes success in unexpected ways by reading the full expert insights inside.

What if the secret to overcoming tough challenges is hidden in your daily habits? Discover how perseverance shapes success in unexpected ways by reading the full expert insights inside.

Disciplined Effort vs. Inspiration: Which Contributes More to Literary Skill Development?

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 27

What if your greatest career breakthrough came from your worst day? This article explores how everyday challenges fuel lasting success—discover how by reading the full expert insights.

What if your greatest career breakthrough came from your worst day? This article explores how everyday challenges fuel lasting success—discover how by reading the full expert insights.

From Notebooks to Networks: A Conversation with Jennifer Carr on Creativity, Connection, and Reinvention

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 25

What if creativity isn’t just about art but also about figuring out life’s puzzles? Discover how Jennifer Carr redefines creativity and connection in her journey—read the full conversation to learn more.

What if creativity isn’t just about art but also about figuring out life’s puzzles? Discover how Jennifer Carr redefines creativity and connection in her journey—read the full conversation to learn more.

Writing Through the Wall: How Experts Push Past Creative Blocks

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 22

Have you ever cried over a Google Doc draft at 2 a.m. and still hit “send”? Discover why that might be more common—and effective—than you think.

Have you ever cried over a Google Doc draft at 2 a.m. and still hit “send”? Discover why that might be more common—and effective—than you think.

The Times Mental Strength Trumped Physical Skills in Athletic Achievement

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 20

Ever tried arguing with your own legs mid-run? Discover how athletes and professionals silence self-doubt and push past limits—read on to see what really keeps them going.

Ever tried arguing with your own legs mid-run? Discover how athletes and professionals silence self-doubt and push past limits—read on to see what really keeps them going.

Pushing the Boundaries of Justice: A Conversation with Jeffrey Nadrich

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 18

What does a courtroom have in common with a therapist’s office? This interview with attorney Jeffrey Nadrich reveals how empathy and strategy intersect in high-stakes legal battles.

What does a courtroom have in common with a therapist’s office? This interview with attorney Jeffrey Nadrich reveals how empathy and strategy intersect in high-stakes legal battles.

More Than Gifted: Changemaker Insights on Sustaining Success (Part 3)

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 15

What’s more useful in a crisis: grit or emotional detachment? This expert roundup explores the unexpected traits that help changemakers thrive long after talent alone stops being enough.

What’s more useful in a crisis: grit or emotional detachment? This expert roundup explores the unexpected traits that help changemakers thrive long after talent alone stops being enough.

Pre-launch Orders Now Open for The World’s Best Magazine Issue 12 – October 2025 Edition

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 14

The wait is over—The World’s Best Magazine is gearing up for the release of its twelfth issue this October, and pre-orders are officially available.

The wait is over—The World’s Best Magazine is gearing up for the release of its twelfth issue this October, and pre-orders are officially available.

Overlooked Habits That Separate Consistent Performers from Talented Players in Sports

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 13

Can your calves carry emotional baggage? It’s not as strange as it sounds. This expert roundup reveals how the body holds setbacks—and how to help it move forward.

Can your calves carry emotional baggage? It’s not as strange as it sounds. This expert roundup reveals how the body holds setbacks—and how to help it move forward.

Keith Stoeckeler on Writing for Young Minds: Imagination, Impact, and the Spark of Storytelling

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 11

What happens when a sparkly hamburger bun becomes a symbol of self-expression? Discover how one father turned a quirky idea into a story that’s opening conversations in unexpected ways.

What happens when a sparkly hamburger bun becomes a symbol of self-expression? Discover how one father turned a quirky idea into a story that’s opening conversations in unexpected ways.

More Than Gifted: Changemaker Insights on Sustaining Success (Part 2)

twbmagazine.bsky.social @twbmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 8

What drives long-term success when talent is just the beginning? In this series, changemakers from all walks of life share the one quality they believe makes the greatest difference over time.

What drives long-term success when talent is just the beginning? In this series, changemakers from all walks of life share the one quality they believe makes the greatest difference over time.