Why my "dream job" doesn't look like what you'd expect
Just picked my 3-year-old up from preschool. He's already asking for snacks on the walk home. Soon as we get back, he'll…
Read issue →The flowers my 3-year-old picked
Just spent Sunday morning at the park with my son. He's 3, so naturally he collected every flower he could find.…
Read issue →Intelligence becomes a trap when you overthink your next move
Had a fascinating conversation yesterday with a brilliant UX designer. Six years of experience. Strong portfolio.…
Read issue →Most career advice focuses on skills. This focuses on systems.
Watched something interesting last month during a coaching call. A designer had been "working on his personal brand" for…
Read issue →Stop collecting reasons. Find the one that matters.
I spent an hour yesterday with a designer who had a list of 47 reasons why he should start posting content. Build…
Read issue →Why I stopped networking and started hosting dinners instead
Last Thursday I found myself at a table with 12 designers I'd never met before. Not at some conference networking…
Read issue →My slippers broke on my way to dinner
Walking to dinner last night, my right slipper strap snapped. Right there on the sidewalk. Had two choices: hobble…
Read issue →He didn't cry (and what this teaches us about career transitions)
My 3-year-old started at his new preschool today. I was braced for tears. Clinging. The usual drama that comes with…
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