It took a while for the well-known phrase “work smarter, not harder” to sink into my brain years after I’d first heard it. I get it now: the words are about focusing on efficiency and getting better results without burning out. But when I was younger, I used to think that working longer hours andContinue reading “Work Smarter, Not Harder: Best Piece of Advice Ever Received”
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A Lesson I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in Life
If I could go back and give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be this: start a side business early. For years, I believed the traditional career path was the right one—get a job, work hard, climb the career ladder. But economies shift, industries change, and jobs disappear, so stability is notContinue reading “A Lesson I Wish I Had Learned Earlier in Life”
How to Overcome Layoff Fears and Recession-Proof Your Career in 2025
In today’s unpredictable economy, fear of layoffs is at an all-time high. With rising inflation, a shaky job market, and rapid advancements in technology, many professionals like myself are wondering how to stay relevant and financially secure. Here are some tips on how you can overcome those fears and build more security in your financialContinue reading “How to Overcome Layoff Fears and Recession-Proof Your Career in 2025”
Why I Started Learning New Languages as an Adult
Learning a new language as an adult might seem overwhelming, but I find it’s been a great pastime. I’ve been working with remote companies that hire people from many backgrounds. Many people speak more than one language. So speaking more than one language becomes a way to connect with people (hey, I speak that languageContinue reading “Why I Started Learning New Languages as an Adult”
Why I’d Love to Teach Quantum Computing for a Day
If I could have any job for just one day, I would want to be a quantum computing teacher. Teaching quantum computing isn’t just about explaining technology—it’s about understanding the applications in a field that is still developing. You become an expert on a topic that even scientists are still exploring, and that’s both challengingContinue reading “Why I’d Love to Teach Quantum Computing for a Day”
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