Joseph Louis Tan

#222 Jul 19, 2025

Why most UX professionals stay stuck (even when they know what to do)

Day 6: Final prep day before next week's field operations. Running through complete protocols to ensure nothing gets…

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#221 Jul 18, 2025

The moment everything changes (and how to recognize it)

Day 5: Advanced equipment training and scenario preparation. Getting ready for the real situations we'll face next week.…

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#220 Jul 17, 2025

Why you feel "salesy" when networking (and how to fix it)

Day 4: Equipment upgrades and team coordination drills. Learning how different units work together to achieve the…

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#219 Jul 16, 2025

The real reason people ignore your outreach (it's not what you think)

Day 3: Safety briefings and procedure training. Making sure we know the protocols before heading into real situations…

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#218 Jul 15, 2025

Why you keep applying to jobs that don't excite you

Today's training: Equipment handling and fundamentals. Getting our gear ready, learning the basics before next week's…

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#217 Jul 14, 2025

Why networking feels so desperate (and what to do instead)

Hey there, I'm heading out for my mandatory military reservist training starting today. (Quick context for my global…

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#216 Jul 13, 2025

Why I gave my godsons a day instead of a toy

December planning. Christmas gifts. Two godsons to spoil. I'm standing in the toy store, surrounded by the latest…

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#215 Jul 12, 2025

Why my 3-year-old is better at networking than most designers

Saturday afternoon. Playground. My son with a bubble machine. I'm watching him chase bubbles when this kid runs up.…

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