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The most important question
I feel very fortunate to have a strong belief that everything is figureoutable.

Meg Bear
Sep 12, 20243 min read


So this is how it works.
When I was around six years old, I became aware of gender imbalance.

Meg Bear
Aug 30, 20243 min read


Uncovering my neurodivergence
When I started my sabbatical I collected a list of topics I wanted to explore.

Meg Bear
Aug 17, 20247 min read


Moving on from abuse
When I was in middle school, I read both Psalms and Proverbs every month.

Meg Bear
Aug 4, 20245 min read


Why you must start now
It’s hard to know how to innovate these days. Everything is a bit upside down.

Meg Bear
Aug 3, 20242 min read


Forming a venture investment thesis
One of the commitments I made to myself for Sabbatical was to invest time to craft a personal venture investment thesis.

Meg Bear
Jul 13, 20245 min read


Closing the Opportunity Gap
I graduated high school at 16, something that seemed completely normal to me at the time.

Meg Bear
Jun 15, 20244 min read


Admire out loud
There are so many amazing people – and so many things to admire.

Meg Bear
Jun 8, 20242 min read


Digital Everything
Attending TED after just finishing Kara's Burn Book had me reflecting on her comment that everything will be digital.

Meg Bear
Apr 28, 20241 min read


My crazy K-12 education experience
My interest and passion for learning and development (and opportunity gaps) is due to my own complex educational background.

Meg Bear
Apr 24, 20248 min read


Sabbatical bookclub Q1 2024
As part of my #Sabbatical #Growth goals I am sharing some of the learning-focused reading I’ve done. My Q4 2023 list is here.

Meg Bear
Apr 14, 20243 min read


Software Industry Post-ZIRP
As you all know I’ve been talking to a lot of people these days. I’m also reading a lot and I’m thinking even more.

Meg Bear
Apr 12, 20244 min read


Too confident
For as long as I can remember my stepdad would admonish me for being “too proud“.

Meg Bear
Apr 7, 20243 min read


Religion Disclaimer
Recovering from generational trauma is not for the faint of heart.

Meg Bear
Apr 5, 20242 min read


Being Wrong
It’s great to know stuff – knowledge is power and the benefits of crystallized intelligence are many,

Meg Bear
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Asynchronous relationship building
The other day I was asked a question that gave me pause. It’s one I’ve been asked a lot in my career but I think given my sabbatical I’m mor

Meg Bear
Mar 23, 20243 min read


Perspective taking is hard
When I was in high school I spent summers with my dad in the bay area and school year in Arizona.

Meg Bear
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Experiential Unlearning
As I wrap up my first #SabbaticalGoals quarter (Q4) and lean into planning for the second (Q1) I am looking forward to new experiences

Meg Bear
Dec 29, 20234 min read


What I'm reading
As part of my #Growth goal, I’m reading a lot.

Meg Bear
Nov 29, 20232 min read


Word for 2024: Expansive
I promised to share my sabbatical goals and I realized I wanted to ground with a word so I’m creating my 2024 word early.

Meg Bear
Oct 29, 20232 min read
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