An independent publication by Robert Hefner, VThink clearly. Live wisely.
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Life & Practice

Family, marriage, health, relationships, psychology, character, learning, habits, work, rest, leadership, personal development.

7 pieces of writing
October 15, 2026

The Importance of Long-Form

Why sustained reading matters for independent thought, how knowledge compounds, and why some arguments deserve more than a few minutes.

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October 14, 2026

The Importance of Reading Books

Books expand the experience we can learn from, challenge the assumptions of our age, and connect ideas across disciplines.

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July 19, 2021

Data As Therapy

The only way we can view the world so wrongly is because we actively fill our heads with wrong “knowledge.”

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March 04, 2021

Fear

There is no room for facts when our minds are occupied by fear. This is a call to action.

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July 23, 2020

Generational Change and It's Impact on the Energy Industry

A generational shift impacting the energy industry will be the topic of the next University of Oklahoma Energy Institute webcast. Tisha Schuller’s discussion will be moderated by institute board member Mike Ming, founder and president of Mi

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