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Learn how to care for suede, including spot cleaning and restoring it. via Valet.

Tim Ferriss uses a technique called "fear-setting" to overcome his fears and make big life decisions, defining his nightmare scenario and figuring out how to fix it.

via The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss.

Bill Gates tweeted advice to new graduates, focusing on themes of intelligence, energy, and finding a job that aligns with their values. via recode

This article explores four spirits - rum, mezcal, Armagnac, and Irish whiskey - as potential successors to bourbon's current popularity. via Drinkhacker.

Doug Dayhoff, President of Upland Brewing Company, argues that independent breweries should focus on their strengths rather than fighting megabrewers.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt compares concerns about automation to the introduction of ATMs, arguing that technological advancements ultimately create new job opportunities. via www.recode.net