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you can pry my Lamictal from my cold, dead hands
and some other smart reads
May 20
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Hitha Palepu
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an AI deep dive
my thoughts on it, how I use it (and WON'T use it), and who I'm learning from
May 14
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Hitha Palepu
75
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on kelp, the ROI of THAT bachelorette party, and big wellness
and a woman you should know
May 12
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Hitha Palepu
39
1
it is, actually, in your head
just not the way you think
Mar 11
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Hitha Palepu
73
the Olympics one
a little bit nerdy, and a lot inspiring
Feb 12
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Hitha Palepu
24
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the throwback issue
some of the best articles I've shared on 5SR
Feb 5
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Hitha Palepu
24
don't just choose hope. practice it.
and two little ways to take care of yourself
Jan 27
•
Hitha Palepu
41
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why are billionaires...?
(that's it. that's the question)
Jan 20
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Hitha Palepu
17
10
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some good news
because we all could use it
Jan 12
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Hitha Palepu
21
2
her novel predicted Diddy's downfall
and modern day imperialism
Jan 6
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Hitha Palepu
20
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would you actually take a "Hallmark job"?
I started #5SmartReads 7 years ago as a way to amplify underreported news and underrepresented perspectives.
Dec 23, 2025
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Hitha Palepu
16
understanding the cult of Costco
and how to stump the football fans in your life
Dec 16, 2025
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Hitha Palepu
24
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