John D. Spooner

Arts & Entertainment

The Art of Listening: What I Learned from Women

Be unforgettable, know what you’re willing to sacrifice, and never, ever give up: In an excerpt from his latest book, contributing editor John D. Spooner shares wisdom from the remarkable women in his life.

City Life

So You Don’t Want to Go Back to the Office?

Here are a few reasons why—at least in my experience—your career depends on being around real, live people in the workplace.

City Life

So You Want to Get Rich Quick?

The bad news is that it’s virtually impossible. But if you’re anything like me, you’ll have a lot of fun trying.

Arts & Entertainment

Take That, ChatGPT!

There are some things that only a human can do well. Writing is one of them. Here’s what best-selling author John D. Spooner learned from a lifetime of it.

Arts & Entertainment

Adventures in La-La Land

Every year, young Bostonians go west to find their fame and fortune. Once upon a time, so did I. Thanks to “the fun squad” and Mel Brooks, here’s what I learned in Hollywood.

City Life

The Future of Everything: 10 Long Term Predictions for Boston

One thing’s for sure: Boston will never be the same again. Ten experts on where we’re heading after
the pandemic, and how our lives will change along the way.

Scary as it seems, there may not be a better time to put your money to work.