Consider two different kinds of jobs: In the first job, there is prestige, interest and, in many instances, good pay and benefits. Many people see this line of work as not merely a job, but a calling. In the second job, work is simply work. While one may earn a living, and even enjoy the […]
Recent Reading
Envy, ancient genes, nihilism, and modern manufacturing. Some books I read recently that I found interesting.
Discouraged? Here’s How to Stay Motivated
Recently a reader asked me how to stay motivated to do the work after being dealt a number of setbacks. How do you keep studying when you’ve failed the exam three times already? How do you keep sending resumes when you’ve been turned down after each interview? How do you persist when all you experience […]
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