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False Negatives and False Positives
One of my favorite ways of thinking about the world is by asking, “what are false positives? What are false negatives?” This is particularly useful
Disguising Philosophy as Self-Help
Philosophy done well is self-help. Aristotle wrote about what it is like to live a good life. Aquinas asked what it takes to understand God
Some Ways to Think About Opportunities
One of the best sets of mental models you can build out is how to think about risk. Should you interview for a new job?
How to Cold Email Venture Capitalists
I’m a venture capitalist in my day-to-day work. Specifically, I work for an early stage venture capital firm as a principal. This means I review
Professional Phone Call Etiquette
A professional phone call is a meeting. It doesn’t carry as much seriousness as an in-person meeting (one of the reasons I suggest starting with
Think of Your Career in Thirds; Or, The Carnegie Dictum
A friend recently emailed me this article by Mark Suster on when to learn in your career and when to earn in your career. This
Substance > Status
Substance carries a longer-term return than status when it comes to building your career and your resume. By that, I mean the substance of your
Your Resume Should Be An Afterthought
Contrary to popular belief and what you’re taught in those mostly-bad career books written by the same box-checkers every year, your resume is a relatively
Always Double Opt-In Introductions
Always double opt-in your introductions. In other words, never introduce two people to each other without checking with both people first that they want to
19 Rules to Get Ahead in 2019
Professional development starts with personal development. These 19 rules focusing on health, wealth, and wisdom propel you forward in your career.