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Why Harvard & FAANG Are Overrated
Great read on why credentials are overrated and experience + demonstrating proof of work will get you further than fancy degrees.
- You can fake competence in interviews, but it's harder to continuously fake competence on the job every single day
- Your paper credentials are quickly replaced by your real reputation: what you can actually do, especially what you’ve done recently
I landed my job in tech by showing others what I built, and have seen dozens of others do the same. Showing others what you can do > sending them certificates.
Why the new employer of choice is no employer at all
From creators to independent consultants, professionals of every stripe are abandoning traditional employment to work for the internet. Working for yourself gives you unlimited upside so it's no wonder that the Great Resignation is underway. See how companies can compete for talent in this new age.
By the way, Nick deWilde is one of my favorite writers & curators recently so I highly recommend you subscribing to The Jungle Gym.
The Blurred Lines of Parasocial Relationships
A deep dive into the relationships that flourish between online creators and their audience, and the increasingly blurred lines between "followers" and "friends".
Hitchhiking & The Joy Of The Open Road
Hitchhiking is the full enjoyment of uncharted paths and unexpected connections on the open road. Why I love hitchhiking and some of the lessons I've learned.
What Do Insanely Wealthy People Buy, That Ordinary People Know Nothing About?
An interesting look into the life of the rich and the famous. The thing rich people can buy is access.
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