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What I’m reading: The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Douglas E. Welch

What I’m reading: The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen “This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a commission. The Notebook is a deep dive into the … Continue reading →

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If you are useful, it doesn’t mean you are valued via Better Than Random [Shared]

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Douglas E. Welch

If you are useful, it doesn’t mean you are valued via Better Than Random As you progress in your career, understanding the difference between being useful and being valued is very important. At first glance, they might look similar because … Continue reading →

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How to Make Smart Decisions Without Getting Lucky via Farnam Street [Shared]

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Douglas E. Welch

How to Make Smart Decisions Without Getting Lucky – Farnam Street Few things will change your trajectory in life or business as much as learning to make effective decisions. Yet no one really teaches us what it means to make … Continue reading →

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Managing people 🤯via Andreas Klinger [Shared]

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Douglas E. Welch

Managing people 🤯 | Andreas Klinger Photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash I believe almost all first-time founders burn out their first employees as they learn how to manage groups of people. If this advice helps avoid a few cases, … Continue reading →

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Why Tacit Knowledge is More Important Than Deliberate Practice via Commonplace – The Commoncog Blog [Shared]

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Douglas E. Welch

Why Tacit Knowledge is More Important Than Deliberate Practice – Commonplace – The Commoncog Blog I want to spend an essay talking about tacit knowledge, and why I think it is the most interesting topic in the domain of skill … Continue reading →

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On interviews…via TikTok from the Career Opportunities Podcast [Video]

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch On interviews…from Career Opportunities ##career ##work ##job ##interviewing ##jobsearch ##stress ##tip ##education ♬ original sound – Douglas E. Welch   * A portion of each sale from Amazon.com directly supports our blogs** Many of these books may be available … Continue reading →

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On Pricing Yourself from Career Opportunities via TIkTok [Video]

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Douglas E. Welch

Good call looking for salary comparisons. Do not underprice yourself, no matter how uncomfortable it may feel. — Douglas @douglaswelch ##stitch with @mirandathehybrid Good call looking for salary comparisons. Do not underprice yourself, no matter how uncomfortable it may feel. … Continue reading →

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On discount request up front from Career Opportunities with Douglas E. Welch [Video]

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch On discount request up front – Career Opportunities with Douglas E. Welch ##careers ##advice ##work ##job ##freelance ##business ##self-preservation ##redflag ♬ original sound – Douglas E. Welch   * A portion of each sale from Amazon.com directly supports our … Continue reading →

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On Managing Your Career from Career Opportunities via TikTok [Video]

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch Career Opportunities: Do what is best for YOU in your career, not others ##career ##advice ##careermanagement ##work ##jobs ##life ♬ original sound – Douglas E. Welch * A portion of each sale from Amazon.com directly supports our blogs** Many … Continue reading →

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Coursera makes courses available for free to the unemployed via Engadget

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Douglas E. Welch

  Coursera is opening access to its online education in a bid to help those newly unemployed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gizmodo notes the service has made 3,800 courses and 400 specializations available for free through government agencies hoping to find jobs for residents. The courses … Continue reading →

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