The Ultimate Source of Renewable (Personal) Energy: Giving Back
I'm realizing the best prep for what’s next might not be polishing my own resume - maybe it’s helping someone else polish theirs. Volunteering didn't just fill my morning, it filled my tank.
The Hard Part Was Never the Automation: Don't Forget the Human Loop
I spent 15+ years scaling operations that ran on other people's code. This year, during a sabbatical, I decided to see what it felt like to build the thing myself. Turns out, there's more overlap between dog walking and operational KPIs than you'd think.
Process Excellence at Home (the kids are just *thrilled*)
I'm all about automating and streamlining activities of daily life to intentionally craft a life I love. Whenever possible, I make unpleasant things easier to do or simpler to manage. I started with a major headache in my house: managing & overseeing household chores.
The Book Club for Busy People: Just one book. Just one chapter. Just one slide. Just one meeting.
Your guide to leading a professional development book club where people actually read <at least one chapter of> the book!
Is "Open to Work" the right term?
As I wrap up my planned sabbatical from work and get ready to intentionally seek out the next opportunity... "open to work" doesn't feel like it really fits my current status.
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Adventures in Unemployment - the back story, what I've been up to, and what's next!