If you've not heard, the creator of Dilbert has passed. I've only recently learned of Scotts work outside of Dilbert and align with many of his ideas around work and life. If you've not read any of his work or heard about his ideas, today's a good day to start. I'm currently reading "How to fail at almost everything and still win big" and would definitely recommend it as a good into into his philosophies.

I see a lot of people hating on corporate. They say "don't be friends with the people you work with" or "the people at work are not your friends" To me that's like telling my daughter not to make friends at school because she won't talk to 99% of them when she eventually graduates. If you have to spend 40 hours a week with people, it makes sense to try and get along. I'm not saying to invite everyone to your wedding. But spend time getting to know them, ask questions and learn what makes them tick. The better your relationships at work, the easier it becomes. What do you think? Should you be friends with the people you work with?

"If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong one." is a common quote. But "being the dumbest" is passive. (I'm also not in favour of negative self talk) On Tuesday, I was in a meeting where everyone was 20 years older than me. They had decades more experience than I do. On paper, I shouldn't have been there. But I don't get into these rooms by being the "dumbest"—I get there by being the most curious. Being curious is essential: - It kills imposter syndrome (you’re focused on the topic, not yourself). - It adds value (the "naive" question reveals blind spots). - It builds respect (experts love to teach people who want to learn). Curiosity gets you into rooms with people who can teach you more than being "dumb" ever can.

I'm talking to a member in the DMs about their job search. For ONE job they had: - Math assessment - 30 mins - English assessment - 45 mins - Video interview (recorded questions not with a person) 45 mins. If they make it through all that they get a zoom interview with a HR person. But I'm curious, are you guys having the same challenges?