I write frequently about career challenges and decisions. My goal is to share the resources, advice, and observations that are most useful.
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“I’m the age my dad was when he got laid off. He never recovered from that. His drinking got bad, and it led to the dissolution of his marriage.” I’m not a therapist. All I really want to do is help people make confident decisions about work. But I’ve gotten
Sep 17, 2026
Have you ever thrown a stick for a friendly dog and lived to regret it?
Aug 7, 2026
Once upon a time there was a super smart woman at a Very Impressive Firm.
Aug 6, 2026
There’s a country song, about trucks of course, that reminds me of clients. I want
Jul 25, 2026
I’m a big fan of the Fixable podcast. Here are two episodes that will help
Jul 10, 2026
You’re looking for your next right thing: the work arrangement that balances challenge and growth
Jul 8, 2026
My physical therapist has me doing this new workout that I grudgingly acknowledge is good
Jul 7, 2026
Our career decisions are full of uncertainty. We can do a lot of research and
Jun 18, 2026
I read a lot of books about work, decision-making, effectiveness, and contentment. A lot of
Jun 18, 2026
I took a little time to read Anthropic’s report on “recursive self-improvement.” The strongest impression
Jun 7, 2026
This is going to sound strange, but I’m telling this because I love you. Maybe
Jun 3, 2026
“The whole I-don’t-know-what-I’m-doing thing is driving me absolutely bonkers.” “And then you’re like, stressed about
Jun 1, 2026
When you’re stuck on a work problem, the people closest to you are probably the
May 6, 2026
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