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Calm Cofounder Michael Acton Smith Says This Nighttime Ritual Relieves His Stress


For a man
whose business is Zen, it’s anything but stress-free managing a billion-dollar company with 175 employees and more than 2 million subscribers. We spoke to Michael Acton Smith, the cofounder and co-CEO of the company behind the meditation app Calm, about his nighttime routine, the power of doodling, and other ways he soothes his mind.
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CLEAR YOUR HEAD
Unlike the Steve Jobses of the world, Michael Acton Smith, 46, begins most days by setting an alarm for 8:00 a.m. “I know there’s a lot of people in the 5:00 a.m. Club,” he says. “Comparatively, I’m just a late riser.” And instead of checking his texts or news alerts, he places his iPhone on airplane mode for 30 minutes. “The first thing most people do is reach for their phone. Instead, I try and meditate. I try to clear my mind, focus on my breathing, and center myself. It’s a joyful part of my morning.” ....

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Adam Sidoti: Candidate For Glenview Trustee


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The single most pressing issue facing our (board, district, etc.) is , and this is what I intend to do about it.
The single most pressing issue facing our board is rebuilding trust in the community. It is my absolute goal to create greater transparency into the municipal governance process. We will accomplish that by a more public-focused approach to issues. We will enhance our communication strategies to reach people more effectively. It is not enough to simply say the public is invited, we have to make them welcome and encourage greater engagement. It all starts from there. We will build trust. We will build community. I will always make myself accessible and be transparent in my thought process. ....

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