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“What Am I Missing?”
This is a phrase I often use when someone describes a decision or conclusion I don’t agree with. It allows me to set the tone I’m looking for to go forward. This could be a conversation with a peer, with …
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Respect is More Important Than Love
This is a takeaway from the podcast “How I build this” interviewing Max Levchin (Paypal, Affirm, ..). He says that after Paypal, he was looking to create a nicer, more loving, culture in the workplace. One thing he realized is …
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“It Never Gets Easier, You Just Go Faster”
This quote (in the headline) by professional cyclist, Greg LeMond, is pretty depressing to me. While This was said in the context of a competitive sport, I can’t help but relate strongly with the way I sometimes feel at work. …
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Replace Your Question With a Proposal
Whenever you find yourself coming to your manager with a question, stop for a moment and try to replace it with a proposal for her to review. “What should I do with x?” → “Regarding x, I’m thinking on..” “What …
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Physical Therapy for the Mind
Turning 30 One of the hardest things about finishing the third decade of your life is your body’s physical recovery. The thing I could get away with at 25, has a way higher tax today. Dancing for 6 hours straight …