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Decomposing Value
!NERD ALERT! Delivering Value Good companies look at value as the main currency by which to evaluate employees. This is true for hiring, promoting, and termination. It is universal enough to allow me to give generic advice to people looking …
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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 …