Scarlet Ink

Scarlet Ink

Home
Learning
Interviewing
Categories
Archive
About

Early Career

I'll Explain How I Defeated Procrastination, Right After I Watch Another YouTube Video
What do high school students, and experienced professionals have in common? We all unwisely put off our most important work.
 • 
Dave Anderson
2
8 Lessons for Work, Life, and Everything in Between
Not everything here will apply to you—but at least one thing might stick. I particularly like number 7.
 • 
Dave Anderson
6
How to Both Embrace and Defeat Imposter Syndrome
Our skills aren't perfect. Moving past our weaknesses is how we discover our ways to add value, and improve along the way.
 • 
Dave Anderson
4
The Six Steps to Saying No — Why Being a Team Player is Not Necessarily Great
Frequently, saying no is better than saying yes. Our teams can concentrate on the highest value work if we set clear boundaries.
 • 
Dave Anderson
1
10 Reader Questions About Career Politics, Investing, Job Hopping, and AI (among others)
Answering some reader questions on various topics. I love questions!
 • 
Dave Anderson
2
6 Mechanisms Which Drive Personal Career Success
These mechanisms relate to your ability to focus on your priorities, drive your career forward, and network over the years. Small but critical tools you…
 • 
Dave Anderson
12
Answer the Unasked Questions — A Guide to Proactive Communication
When you're asked questions — do you literally answer just those questions, or do you try to answer the root question behind them?
 • 
Dave Anderson
8
Why "They" Are Always Screwing Up: A Guide to Removing Enemies
You can't be a leader if you treat co-workers as "them".
 • 
Dave Anderson
2
AI Won't Take Software Engineering Jobs
A detailed look at the AI of today, why it's a continuation of yesterday, and what tomorrow will look like.
 • 
Dave Anderson
8
Introvert to Director — Leading in Your Unique Way
My path to Director would have surprised a younger Dave. I had a particular view of what being a leader was, and I felt my personality didn't match. I…
 • 
Dave Anderson
9
22 Invaluable Life and Career Lessons
This fun article was a list of topics I wanted to write about, but didn't want to turn into entire articles on their own. And to encourage you to read…
 • 
Dave Anderson
No One Wants to Be a Follower, But They Often Are: All About Mimetic Desire.
If you're not careful, you'll find yourself working hard to achieve the goals of others. Think about your priorities, and decide if you're investing in…
 • 
Dave Anderson
© 2025 Dave Anderson
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture