Tag: advice
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Advice To My Teenage Self
“The only way to break a law of physics is with another law of physics.” – Ensign LaForge, Star Trek – Picard The conceit is that somehow you could apply the thousands and thousands of days of accumulated dents and dings; the accumulated triumph and trauma and be something different than what you were. But…
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Stupid Career Advice
Or, how to tell if someone is completely full of shit. “Never say it’s not my job.” Great advice if you want to get pimped and punked for the rest of your life. “You make your own luck.” Anyone that says this sucks at math. “Be patient.” We’ll pay you what you deserve when we…
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“I Swear To God I’ll Behave”
My new seat mate raised her hand like scout’s honor. And with that, she plopped down next to me in the first row of First Class. She had just strode onto the airplane, large and in charge and demanded a drink. When she was told we were getting ready to push back and she’d have…
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De-Invent Yourself
So you’ve taken the tests. You’re an ITJPFQW, you’re a horse, your color is blue, your shape is a triangle, you’re chaotic evil, you’re an S and your strengths are Communication, Creativity and Dog Polishing. Bullshit. Unless you’re 17, if you are looking to re-invent yourself, you are most likely looking in the wrong place…
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Who Says You’re Not Good Enough
Social Media. That’s who. “You mean kinda like LinkedIn?” “I mean ESPECIALLY LinkedIn” It used to be people close to you: bosses, coworkers, parents, friends, therapists, whoever gave you feedback on career and life in general. Now the whole world is weighing in and I don’t know about you, but I’m beginning to tune it…
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The Characteristics of Happy People
I’ve had the opportunities to make friends and acquaintances from all over the world. From different faiths, political beliefs, and personality types. I at one time had Christian friends from Lebanon and shortly after that a Muslim roommate from Lebanon. I lived in a graduate dormitory with people from literally every continent and worked for…