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5 School Habits That Make You Worse at Your Job
Being a good student might make you a poor worker. Here are a few habits and behaviors that might serve you well in the classroom but poorly in the…
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8 Ways to Stop Being Crushed by Infinite Work
The better you get, the more work finds you. These skills help you survive success without losing your mind. Plus an early life lesson from my Dad.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10 Reader Questions About Career Politics, Investing, Job Hopping, and AI (among others)
Answering some reader questions on various topics. I love questions!
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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…
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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?
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Why "They" Are Always Screwing Up: A Guide to Removing Enemies
You can't be a leader if you treat co-workers as "them".
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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.
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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…
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