This week has moved pretty quickly, and I’m kicking off my last weekend of true freedom before school starts. Here’s a few great reads:

For the designers, via Braid Creative: Imitation vs. Inspiration

For those looking to exit the game, via MMM Blog: The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement

For the marketers, via Daily Muse: Word-of-Mouth Marketing Secrets from Mastermind Saul Colt

For the writers, via Forbes: Want to Co-Author My Next Column? Let’s Collaborate!

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