Michael Benninger

Whether it’s flunking an exam, being chewed out by a boss, or getting rejected by a romantic interest, no one enjoys feeling like a failure. And for some people, this sense of dread can become so great they give up entirely on attempting to achieve their dreams in the first place. But where does this insecurity come from, and is there a way to leverage a fear of failure to your advantage?

The popularity of the KonMari method has left many individuals evaluating other areas of their lives and eliminating elements that don’t spark joy. From bank accounts and calendars to social media pages and states of mind, clutter clobberers are now taking aim at less-tangible aspects of their existence.

There’s no denying that 2019 has already been the wettest year San Diego’s seen in some time, and this summer has the potential to be even wetter — depending on how you spend it. With paradisiacal rooftop pool parties and other adult playgrounds scattered around the city, nearby venues know exactly how to make summer memorable with some wet-and-wild fun.

Whether you love him or hate him, one thing is certain: Donald J. Trump is leading a lot a people to read about politics. For both online and brick-and-mortar stores, sales of books supporting — and condemning — the current Commander-in-Chief are on the rise — at Blinkist, we’ve seen interest in political reads rise by 60%. Here’s a look at six of this year’s most compelling books about this incredibly controversial president.

In his 2017 book, Tribe of Mentors, legendary life-hacker Tim Ferriss interviewed experts in a variety of fields to discover the secrets behind their success. Among those he spoke with was Liv Boeree, a professional science communicator and one of the world’s most successful poker players. Ferriss asked Boeree, “What purchase of $100 or less has most positively impacted your life in the last six months (or in recent memory)?” We were thrilled when we read her response ...

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At just 20 years old, actor Alex Wolff has achieved more than many people in the movie industry twice his age. ...

Nosh on tray-passed apps from 10 of downtown’s best restaurants, then raise a glass to the Gaslamp itself during this decadent three-course dinner that evolves into an exclusive outdoor celebration right on a closed-off block of Fifth Avenue.

When an agitated news addict and his even-keeled wife learn that the government is goading citizens into signing a statement of support for the president, the couple clashes with their family members during the one time of year when personal politics are usually off limits.

Strap on a pair of heels — or slip into whatever kind of kicks you want — then strut your stuff for a full mile at this fundraising walk that aims to draw attention to the seriousness of domestic violence.

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After a top-selling salesman accidentally incinerates the only place he’s qualified to work, he enrolls in after-hours classes in order to earn his GED and get a new job.

Hurl spears, throw axes and amble through living history encampments, all while experiencing what Viking life was actually like in its heyday.

We go through our lives accumulating things, yet few of us consider what will happen to our belongings once we’re no longer around to enjoy them. If we did, we’d realize that our possessions end up in the hands of our kids and friends, who have to then wade through a sea of stuff, trying to figure out what’s really meaningful, and what should be tossed.

This past February 14, 17-year-old David Hogg and his 14-year-old sister, Lauren, began their morning in much the same way as they had during the hundred or so schooldays that preceded it. But this day wouldn’t unfold like the rest, as the siblings would soon witness one of the most devastating massacres in modern American history.