Basic Concept #07: Emotional Performance Is Not Real Work
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from working in systems where visibility counts more than value. You’ll recognize it: the…
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Basic Concept #21: Trying is not the same as delivering.
There’s a particular kind of organizational conversation that happens after projects fail, targets are missed, or initiatives collapse. It goes something like…
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Basic Concept #04: Don’t Fight Every Candle
Signal v Noise In trading, there’s a saying: Don’t fight every candle. A candle is just one bar on the price chart,…
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Basic Concept #59: Everybody Needs Their Success
The project presentation went perfectly. Your team delivered something exceptional, and everyone knows it. As the meeting wraps up, you have a…
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Basic Concept #60: Managers Hate Surprises -Good or bad
You crushed your goal, closed the deal, solved the problem. Instead of celebrating, your manager looks uncomfortable. Blindsided. What happened? You surprised…
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Basic Concept #44:When You Need Help, Ask
You’re smart. Capable. You’ve solved a lot on your own. So when things get messy, your instinct is: “I’ll handle it.” You…
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Basic Concept #03: Not Everything Matters
Early in your career, everything feels urgent. Every task, every meeting, every time someone doesn’t respond, every comment. You’re scanning constantly for…
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Basic Concept #08: You Can’t Win the Frustration Game
You’ve made your case with logic, evidence, and careful timing. You’ve presented solutions, identified risks, shown the path forward. The response? Silence….
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Basic Concept #17: Pick Your Manager, Not Just the Job
You don’t work for a company. You work for a person. It might say “Google” or “Microsoft” on your paycheck, but your…