Michael Benninger
Writer | Editor
Freelance word wrangler living in sunny San Diego. Here's some of my stuff.
PROJECTS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Are You Circle-Worthy?
If you’re underwhelmed by the quality of matches cropping up in your default dating apps, an innovative European startup wants to help you meet your perfect partner... but you’ll have to see if you can make the cut first...
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D.E.W.ing His Thing
Every year around this time, Tim Herlihy visits scores of bars, pubs and restaurants across the country, extolling the many virtues of Tullamore D.E.W., the exceptional Irish whiskey with a history dating back nearly two centuries. As the national brand ambassador for the distinguished distillery, it’s this Irishman’s job to share his passion for the potent potable with as many people as possible.
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5 Fake Facts You Probably Believe (and 5 Books That Can Set You Straight)
Fake news may be something that we contend with daily, but how often have you yourself repeated a statement without checking whether or not it’s true?
Pacific San Diego Magazine
The Reel Deal: April 2018 Movies
Only a hulking primatologist can save the day after an unsanctioned genetic experiment transforms a gorilla, a wolf and a reptile into enormous, aggressive beasts bent on destroying everything they encounter.
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Blind Date: Throne Together
Blind daters Megan and Jason just met in the Epic Limo that’s taking them to dinner downtown at the newly opened Monkey King restaurant. She’s an award-winning interior designer, and he helps run a vacation rental business. So is it only a matter of time until she’s picking out accents to upgrade his properties? Or will a lack of sizzle lead this date to fizzle?
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Things to Do in April
Swim across Oceanside Harbor, bike along the coastline to San Clemente and back, then run along The Strand, where miles of sand lie between you and the finish line. Piece of cake, right?!
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April 2018 Food & Drink Events
Count on it smelling like Teen Spirit at this costumed drink-a-thon, which includes a free beer and a shot while touring several of P.B.’s best bars.