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The creative path

Splattern • 59 implied HN points • 26 May 24
🎭️ Culture Creativity Art Music Career Lifestyle
  1. Creatives often have non-traditional career paths that can be confusing to those in standard jobs. Success for a creative person can look very different than for someone in a typical career.
  2. Even those who seem successful in creative fields, like acting or music, often struggle financially. Many still have to work other jobs to support themselves, even if they are getting regular work.
  3. Having a supportive network, like family and friends, can be crucial for creatives. It's important to have people who believe in your dreams and help you navigate the ups and downs.

Software Developer Influencers: The Modern Snake Oil Salesmen

Based Meditations • 278 implied HN points • 19 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Programming Influencer Career Market Culture
  1. Becoming a software developer is highly appealing due to the potential for high salaries and the option to work from home
  2. Influencers in the software development space often oversimplify the requirements and challenges of breaking into the industry
  3. Having a degree, building a strong portfolio, and understanding the nuanced demands of the software industry are crucial for success
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Beautifully Opinionated

moontower: a stoner dad explains options trading to his kids • 137 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
💰 Finance Investing Education Career Business Options
  1. Moontower.ai is gearing up for private demos with professionals before opening the beta to the waitlist.
  2. Hosting financial literacy sessions for kids can be engaging and informative, like a 'Kiyosaki without the brainworms' approach.
  3. Exploring the history and challenges of mean-variance analysis provides insights into investment strategies and decision-making processes.

Navigating Burnout in Tech

Notes in the Margins • 39 implied HN points • 03 Jun 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Burnout Coaching Career Tech industry
  1. The tech industry faces challenges like layoffs, declining funding, and AI impact, influencing mental health of professionals
  2. Tech workers experiencing burnout exhibit symptoms like questioning work value, detachment, and physical health issues
  3. Coaching provides personalized support, career clarity, and skill development to help tech professionals navigate challenges and make informed decisions

On a Personal Note

Sarah's Newsletter • 319 implied HN points • 20 Dec 22
💼 Business Career Consulting Startups Marketing Data
  1. The author is relocating to Vermont, excited about being closer to snow for ski season and connecting with local communities.
  2. The author's startup, Versionable, is currently taking a back seat as they focus on settling into new changes and exploring different angles to address marketing challenges.
  3. The author is embarking on a new role as the Growth Lead at Prefect, highlighting their interest in ambitious team goals and a UI-first experience in data tooling space.

What if Taylor Swift Never Moved to Nashville?

The New Urban Order • 99 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Music Career City life Opportunity Trends
  1. Taylor Swift's decision to move to Nashville at a young age had a significant impact on her career.
  2. The concept of moving to big cities for career opportunities has become less popular recently, with more people opting for remote work and online platforms for launching products.
  3. Industries that were once centralized in big cities are now becoming more dispersed, with cities like Austin, Miami, and Seattle attracting entrepreneurs.

Take control of your life from the toughest foe

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 59 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Royalty Career Emotions Health Control
  1. Emotional control is crucial, especially in challenging situations like health scares or relationship discussions.
  2. Reflecting on what you would do without any limitations can provide clarity on your true interests and priorities.
  3. Maintaining a focus on your special interests and negotiating for what is important to you can help you gain a sense of control in your life.

How to find your Blue Ocean[Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 99 implied HN points • 02 Dec 23
💼 Business Strategy Career Tech Competition Innovation
  1. The Blue Ocean Strategy helps you differentiate yourself in your career and business by finding a less competitive niche with high growth potential.
  2. Effortless at its core, the Blue Ocean Strategy offers the path of least resistance to success, but still requires hard work.
  3. To find your 'Blue Ocean,' look outside for unique ideas, seek diverse feedback, and explore different groups and communities for growth and innovation.

From Challenges to Opportunities: Insights into the Neurodiverse Experience in UX

UX Psychology • 99 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Neurodiversity UX Design Innovation Career
  1. Neurodiversity refers to a natural variation in how people think, perceive, and learn, and includes conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia.
  2. Neurodivergent individuals can struggle with employment due to sensory sensitivity, social difficulties, and executive functioning challenges, but with the right support, they can thrive professionally and bring unique value.
  3. In the field of UX, neurodiverse perspectives can offer diverse skills and innovation, but individual assessment and customized support are crucial for success as each person's strengths and challenges vary.

Behind the curtain: what it feels like to work in AI right now

Democratizing Automation • 350 HN points • 05 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Career Research Ethics Innovation
  1. Working in AI is currently intense and fast-paced due to the impact of the ChatGPT moment.
  2. The AI industry is experiencing major shifts in career choices, project focus, and company creation.
  3. Balancing the pressures of being first or best in AI, adapting to rapid changes, and prioritizing long-term impact is key for success in this field.

Swimming from academe to your first industry role

The Recovering Academic • 79 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
💼 Business Career Technology Healthcare Industry AI
  1. Networking plays a crucial role in transitioning from academia to industry, helping bridge the initial gap from the shore to the first island.
  2. Storytelling and human connection can be powerful tools in job interviews, emphasizing the importance of building relationships beyond just technical skills.
  3. AI presents both challenges and opportunities in fields like medicine, where it can assist in data processing and diagnostic accuracy, while also raising concerns about human connection and empathy in healthcare.

How I got to cover video games for The New York Times

Updater, Shannon Liao's gaming newsletter • 78 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Video Games Journalism Career
  1. The author had a rollercoaster experience with a job offer from The New York Times.
  2. The author shared personal reflections on attending her high school reunion and her classmates' admiration for her journalism work.
  3. The author plans to give readers a behind-the-scenes look at how she got to cover video games for The New York Times.

Office Hours

Story Club with George Saunders • 83 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
📚 Literature Writing Agents Career Publication Advice
  1. On getting an agent: Agents are essential gatekeepers in the publishing world, helping with submissions and negotiations.
  2. Agent relationships: A good agent can relieve pressure by handling business aspects, letting the writer focus on their art.
  3. Agenting advice: Prospective agents should not charge for reading work, should be transparent about edits and submissions, and communication should be open and respectful.

A Snowy Last-Minute Friday Edition

Become a Senior Engineer • 39 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Development Career Reflection Community Tools
  1. Fridays are a great time for reflection on your job and career, allowing you to assess your emotions, learning, interactions with teammates, and successes and failures.
  2. Leaving everything better than you found it is an important concept that involves sharing failures, thus contributing to improvement within your team and network.
  3. Persistent effort and engagement can lead to growth, even starting with small numbers in a new venture, by focusing on community engagement and setting achievable goals.

Learning by Doing

Sunday Letters • 59 implied HN points • 15 Oct 23
🚌 Education Learning Teaching Career Experiments Mindset
  1. Doing is often better than just thinking. If you want to learn a skill, just start practicing it a lot.
  2. Trying many things and being okay with failure helps you learn faster. When you're not focused on being perfect, you can improve more easily.
  3. Having a 'beginner's mind' can lead to better results. Beginners often do well because they aren't held back by too much prior knowledge or self-doubt.

Quick Ask Zoe

Thoughts on a Typewriter • 58 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Writing Creativity Career Productivity
  1. The author attributes their ability to write quickly to their fast typing speed of 60-70 words per minute.
  2. The author reflects on how learning to type in school significantly impacted their writing productivity and speed.
  3. The author recognizes the importance of slowing down in writing to enhance creativity, inspired by their English teacher's advice.

10 Years of Solo Consulting (Part 2)

burkhardstubert • 79 implied HN points • 08 Jul 23
💼 Business Consulting Pricing Strategy Career Entrepreneurship
  1. It's important to charge more for strategic advice compared to implementation work. Clients often don't realize the value they get from your expertise, so it's beneficial to price according to the value you create.
  2. Using productized services can save time and increase income. These services combine a standard product with a small amount of customization for each client, allowing you to charge more consistently.
  3. Setting your own payment terms can lead to better cash flow and less hassle. By charging clients upfront or setting clear rules about payments, you can avoid the stress of late payments and complicated contracts.

The Pragmatic Engineer Podcast Interview + other updates

The Caring Techie Newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Software Engineering Career Podcasts Education
  1. The host shared insights from a podcast interview about how Google operates and tips for getting promoted in big tech. It's a great resource if you're trying to grow your career in tech.
  2. They recently gave a keynote speech at a conference in Germany, discussing how to lead teams effectively even when resources are limited. Public speaking can be a powerful way to share knowledge.
  3. A yearly survey is open for subscribers to provide feedback and potentially win cash prizes. It's a fun way to help shape the content and direction of the newsletter.

Some news about The (Im)Posture

On Looking • 139 implied HN points • 25 Aug 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Community Career Creativity Visual Culture Academia
  1. The newsletter will continue with an anthropological focus as the author starts a PhD in anthropology at the University of Cambridge, providing insights into research and discussions.
  2. Paying subscribers will have more interactive and experimental content, while the core essays will remain free for everyone.
  3. There will be a hiatus in the newsletter from mid-September to mid-October due to the author's relocation and academic commitments.

Pros and Cons of a C-level Job in 2024+

The Uncommon Executive • 19 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
💼 Business Career Leadership Work-life balance Decision-making Company Culture
  1. C-level executive roles offer significant impact on company trajectory and industries, allowing for big bets and tangible results in a shorter timescale.
  2. Executives have more control over their schedule, better anticipation of risks, and the ability to create work for others at well-run companies.
  3. The executive role comes with overflowing stress from high-level accountability, feelings of loneliness at the top, and a distance from day-to-day operations.

Six-Word Memoirs, Career Moves, Reverse Sear

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Career Finance Personal Finance
  1. Six-Word Memoirs offer a concise way to connect with others by describing yourself in just a few words.
  2. When planning your next career move, consider mapping out adjacent careers and necessary skills to see what roles align best with your interests and strengths.
  3. A simple 'reverse sear' method can help you cook a perfect steak every time: season, oven cook, sear, and rest to enjoy a delicious meal.

London, Google, & So Much More...

Notes in the Margins • 59 implied HN points • 05 May 23
💼 Business Career Coaching Entrepreneurship Tech industry Freelancing
  1. The year 2023 brought significant changes to the author's life, including moving to London, starting a new job, and eventually leaving that job.
  2. Working at Google turned out to be a mismatch for the author, prompting her to focus on her coaching business instead of rushing into another job search.
  3. The author is now shifting her focus to growing her coaching business, expanding her online presence through Instagram and TikTok, and offering consultations to professionals.

Building a Successful Company, Sharing Ideas Online, and Career Cheat Codes

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
💼 Business Success Ideas Career Finance Personal Growth
  1. Key secrets for building a successful company involve getting the right people on board, showing category leadership, creating unique products, and ensuring everyone in the company is focused on sales.
  2. Sharing your ideas online allows you to grow your skills, learn publicly, and become the best version of yourself before pursuing corporate opportunities.
  3. To advance in your career, consider starting an internal newsletter to build relationships and standing out, as well as making a list of what you want out of your company to actively pursue opportunities and skills.