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TODAY’S STORY

30 Jan

2023

7 career truths you will realize too late

Some truths I've realized over a decade of running businesses and helping people think better about their careers.

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29 Jan

2023

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28 Jan

2023

Skin is the game.

Here's my attempt at blending together notions of passion, purpose, et al. in a wrapper that might make more sense from a purely pragmatic viewpoint.

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