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The Justin M Lewis Podcast

Exploring politics, leadership, and philosophy from a centrist perspective—challenging assumptions, seeking balance, and advocating for thoughtful, principled discourse in a world often divided by extremes.

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Know When to Chase Jul 29, 2025

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The most overlooked discipline in life is knowing when the energy has shifted. Whether in love, leadership, or business, success often belongs to those who can sense when it’s time to chase—and who have the humility to move toward what matters before it slips away.

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The Truth About “Fair Share” Jul 28, 2025

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Too often, conversations about taxation devolve into slogans like “pay your fair share.” But in Oregon, the top 10% of earners already fund over 60% of our income tax base. If we keep pushing them away, we won’t hurt the wealthy—we’ll gut the very programs we claim to protect. This piece takes the politics out of it and puts the math front and center.

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The Vacancy Trap Jul 24, 2025

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Too many commercial spaces in our cities sit underutilized—not from lack of imagination, but because our incentives are broken. We don’t need to build more to spark momentum. We need to reward activation, demand transparency, and reimagine how space creates value for everyone. The future isn’t waiting to be built—it’s waiting to be used.

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From Capacity to Belonging Jul 23, 2025

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Most agencies chase revenue. I built one around trust.

At Instrument, we organized not just for output—but for people. We measured human capacity with honesty, gave teams real autonomy, and built a system where belonging wasn’t accidental—it was designed. For nearly two decades, that belief held. And I still believe: if you trust people, they will rise.

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Satisfaction Is the Enemy of Transformation Jul 22, 2025

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We’re often told to be satisfied with where we are. But in leadership—whether in business or public service—satisfaction can be the enemy of real progress. The leaders who transform companies, cities, and countries are the ones who stay restless in pursuit of what’s possible.

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The Gift of Opportunity Jul 21, 2025

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Opportunity rarely arrives with certainty or clarity. It often looks like risk, failure, or inconvenience. But those who learn to move toward the unknown—who say yes before they’re ready—discover a life filled with growth, momentum, and meaning. This letter is a reminder to see the world not as it is, but as it could be.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justinmlewis.substack.com

Portland’s Next Chapter Starts With a Tax Cut Jul 16, 2025

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Portland is bleeding talent—not because ambition is gone, but because the math no longer works. Founders aren’t angry; they’re just leaving. And every time they do, we lose decades of future tax revenue, jobs, and investment. If we want to compete with cities like Austin, we need to stop taxing ambition and start rewarding it. Portland’s next chapter starts with a tax cut. Let’s make it happen—before it’s too late.

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The Invisible Divide Jul 15, 2025

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The biggest divide in how we approach problems comes down to this: some people look for tactics, others look at behavior. But in my experience—whether in business, leadership, or life—behavior is the real engine of performance. Tactics follow belief. Culture shapes outcomes. And no system can replace the energy and standards we bring to the table.

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The Only Constant Jul 14, 2025

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Change is hard. It’s messy. It requires energy, humility, and sacrifice. But guiding others through it—especially when they resist—is the truest test of leadership. It’s not about short-term comfort. It’s about long-term love. The kind that protects the future, not just the present.

Real leaders don’t cling to credit—they give it away. They don’t chase popularity—they build belief. Because the goal isn’t to be right. The goal is to be effective.

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The Most Vulnerable Oregonians Are Sleeping in Cars. We Should All Be Outraged. Jul 10, 2025

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Oregon has the highest rate of unsheltered children in the country. This isn’t just a Portland problem—it’s everywhere. The wealth migration after COVID drove up prices across the state, leaving working families behind. We need to face the truth and start building a better future for all of us.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justinmlewis.substack.com

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