I write frequently about career challenges and decisions. My goal is to share the resources, advice, and observations that are most useful.
Loving your work is the journey of a lifetime. There’s always more to learn.
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Have you ever thrown a stick for a friendly dog and lived to regret it? A few minutes of fun and then suddenly you’ve got a persistent slobbery agenda that you can’t sidestep? That happened to me a little while ago and it made me think of my client L.
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
Let’s talk about credentials. When do you need them to jump to the next step?
Apr 10, 2026
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