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This month I did very little reading about careers, decision-making, life design, or ambition. Instead I found myself revisiting some old friends: Patrick O’Brian — Post Captain; Master & Commander; and HMS Surprise. I think this is my third re-read of these books, but it’s hard to remember. O’Brian writes
Nov 2, 2025
I talk to a lot of people about burnout. High-demand jobs and prolonged stress without
Oct 22, 2025
My reading slowed this month, partly because I’m enrolled in a college course with some
Oct 1, 2025
The question of whether AI is going to take away one’s job a conversation a
Sep 11, 2025
When work is bad, it can seep into everything. You can question your own judgment.
Sep 6, 2025
If we care about our work, we’re going to get our hearts broken sometimes. One
Sep 4, 2025
August was a good month for reading for me. Some of these titles may prompt
Aug 28, 2025
A client who’s planning to leave her job is trying to figure out WHEN to
Aug 6, 2025
My most confusing work experiences were with leaders who I couldn’t fully trust. Especially when
Jul 31, 2025
“All thrust and no vector.” This is the term a general used to describe some
Jul 28, 2025
I’ve observed a pattern with smart people who are feeling stuck. They recognize the problem.
Jun 18, 2025
Here’s a quotation I like a lot: It’s very easy to be impressed by people
Jun 16, 2025
It’s what you know that isn’t so.” One of the smartest mentors I had used
Jun 15, 2025
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