Results and Context
Making a resume? Here are the only 2 things you need to do on your resume to be a finalist for whatever job you are after: 1. Don't suck. 2. Provide context and results - That means (gasp!) using numbers.
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Does your office have a library?
Let's get weird... here are some questions. These questions aren't special questions or specifically meant as only this set of questions... they are just questions that capture the spirit of 'pause and think on some stuff that you don't'. Fill in your own questions if you have better ones.
The 5% Rule
...I learned a lot from that period, but one of the things I learned that I did not expect was what I now call my '5% rule.' No matter how kind, warm, thoughtful, amazing, cheerful, consistent, and perfect I treated people roughly 5% of them would just be terrible (yes, I have the numbers to back this)...
All Companies are Fucked Up
Belts in Karate are ordered from white to black. This is of course a new invention. Originally, new colored belts were not given upon arbitrary levels of attainment, a white belt was given at the beginning of one's training and you just never washed it. Over the years...
Stop Breaking My Glasses
I worked at a tap house in college serving and bartending. It was a great job and I learned a lot of life lessons from the place. At one point, the management team made a decision to bring in 23oz glasses that we could sell as an upcharge to customers...
How To Improve Your Luck
Understanding what luck is, and how to improve your chances of being successful
Why aren't developers paid more?
It is possible that Software developers just might be underpaid.
A Better Way to Hire People
Hiring shouldn't be about games, puzzles, or how well you speak... it should be about finding the people that are the best at doing the work
MC Hammer and the Art of Negotiation
MC Hammer is actually known best for his series of poor business decisions, his rise to fame is a different story...
?uestlove and Better Time Management
?uestlove could be one of the busiest people on the planet... what system does he use to manage his time?
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