Everyone tells you to follow your passion when picking a career. I’m not so sure they’re right. Even a passion will eventually become a chore when you’re forced to do it to make a living. Here are some things to think about that I wish someone had told me when I was picking a career. …
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Change Happens in an Instant (But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Easy)
It’s morning. You’re at the office sleepily making your way to the kitchen for coffee. You turn the corner and feel a brief shot of adrenaline as you see a new coworker leaving the kitchen. You know you should say hello and make some small talk; after all you have been trying to be more …
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Climate Change Is Not Your Fault
You order a new pair of sneakers. They are made mostly out of recycled materials. There’s a bit of rubber in them, but the manufacturer has a plan to recycle even that when you are done with them. The factory these sneakers are made in is powered by wind and solar. The workers are paid …
The Power of Bullshit!
The word Bullshit often conjures images of politicians lying through their teeth, smooth talking sales people, and coworkers telling incredulous stories. It is used with alacrity to justly call out these bullshitters. The word has no timidity in it. It’s beautifully dismissive and condescending. Bullshit confidently states that you aren’t buying what they’re selling. But …
Indubitably Dubitable
It’s not too late to stop reading! The author of this blog is not a writer. He is not particularly interesting or talented either. But for some reason, he thinks starting a blog is a good idea… My name is Jeff. If you’re still reading, you’re brave. I like you. The name of my blog …