Over the years, I’ve employed quite a few people. Sometimes it will be a contract for a one-time job. Other times it will be for regular staff. In both cases, there’s a certain quality some people possess that I’ve found immensely valuable, but rarely shows up on a resume. If I had to describe it, […]
What Does it Mean to Work Hard?
I don’t feel like I work very hard. These days I usually wake up when I want to. I take frequent breaks. I even take random days off to spend time with friends, to go hiking or to read a book. This seems to be true even when I have a lot of work to […]
Beware of “Magic Bullet” Thinking
Investing in self-development often goes hand in hand with magic bullet thinking. Learn how a shift in perspective can help you with learning new things.
The Mathematics of Perseverance: The Formula to Help You Decide Whether to Strive or Settle
Say you’re unhappy about something in your life: your job, your health, your spouse, your skills. In all these cases you have many choices about what you can do, but they all largely fall into two different categories: Do something about it. Accept things as they are. Doing something about it can take many forms. […]
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