Michael Benninger
Writer | Editor
Freelance word wrangler living in sunny San Diego. Here's some of my stuff.
PROJECTS
blinkist.com
Dear Leader: What Life Is Really Like Inside North Korea
If you’re courageous enough to keep up with the news these days, you’ve likely been seeing a lot of hubbub about North Korea and the country’s supreme leader, Kim Jong Un.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Blind Date: Build and they will come
Usually, with PACIFIC blind dates, our team seeks out sexy singles to enjoy the adventurous dates our behind-the-scenes staff dream up. Sometimes, however, unsolicited locals reach out to us, asking to be set up with someone new. That’s the case with tonight’s daters, who will soon find out, after meeting in an EPIC Limo, that they share a surprising connection.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
The Reel Deal: June 2018 Movie Releases
When a once-dormant volcano threatens to destroy what remains of Jurassic Park, a fearless dino-trainer and the former operations manager are tasked with rescuing the last of the lizards.
blinkist.com
Increase Your Efficiency with Today’s Top Productivity Books
There’s no denying that we live during an incredible time. Yet for all of the advances made in recent decades, we’ve yet to figure out how to cram more than 24 hours into a day. And thanks to innumerable distractions surrounding us and the fast-paced nature of the modern workplace, many of us struggle to stay on top of projects both at work and at home.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Things to Do in June
Unleash your inner fan at this intimate event where you can nerd out without the anxiety that generally accompanies next month’s colossal con.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Full plate: June Food & Drink Events
Honoring distillers and mixologists — and including complimentary admission to the County Fair — this liquor-lovers event touts 180 spirits and grants guests an intoxicating 10 pours apiece.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
The Reel Deal: June Movie Releases
A Luddite living in the tech-flooded future faces his fears after a brutal mugging leaves him paralyzed, and his only hope for revenge is an experimental implant that installs an operating system in his brain.
blinkist.com
The Life-Changing Magic of Failure
No one likes making mistakes, but falling flat on your face in front a captive audience can instantly elevate you to a whole new level of humiliation. Yet that doesn’t mean failure can’t forge you into a more exceptional individual. That’s what Jeff from Massachusetts learned after crashing and burning during one of the most important moments of his life.
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Become a Better Boss by Managing with Compassion
Being a boss isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be, but when you find a value to bind your business to, it can have a transformative effect across your entire organization. That’s what Anoop learned while watching a documentary about an entrepreneur he admires.
blinkist.com
Beat Impostor Syndrome by Finding Strength In Vulnerability
In today’s high-pressure world, many of us do everything possible to keep our weaknesses well hidden. But sometimes, sharing our vulnerability is the best course of action. That’s what Chad Shipley from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, learned early on in his career.
blinkist.com
Want to Change Your Life? Make Up Your Mindset
Sometimes, two little letters can make a pretty big difference.
That’s what we learned from Charles, a Blinkist subscriber from Albany, Georgia, who responded to our call for videos about transformative moments in our users’ lives.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
The Reel Deal: May Movie Releases
Four senior citizens find sexual awakening after reading 50 Shades of Grey for their monthly book club.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Blind Date: Something in the Air
Pacific Beach locals Brittany and Nate are about to meet for the first time in what might be the longest car ride of their lives.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Full Plate: May Food & Drink Events
More than 30 of the city’s best Mexican restaurants offer a slew of top-notch tacos at this festival featuring chihuahua races, live lucha libre matches and headliners Salt-N-Pepa with Spinderella.
Pacific San Diego Magazine
Things to Do in May
Showcasing the creative diversity of some of the world’s top tattooists, this indelible ink fest will include live demonstrations of the subculture’s trendy and traditional techniques.