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Presenting to executives or talking to people who are busy 30 Jan 2012 | 06:14 pm
It’s frustrating because I’ve had a lot of good ideas for posts, but by the time I get around to writing them, I can’t summon up the energy I originally had that made me think of them in the first pla...
Dealing with stress 16 Dec 2011 | 03:52 pm
Viktor Frankl compared stress to a gas and that comparison has always stuck with me. No matter what type of container you put a gas in, it will diffuse evenly and occupy the entire space. Stress is ...
Some soft skills 16 Nov 2011 | 02:15 pm
The Inception Hard to pull off but very effective. The goal is to slip an idea into another person’s mind unnoticed. For example, if you’re on a project that will be wrapping up soon, start talking...
People in Canada Cannot Walk Properly 21 Oct 2011 | 04:30 am
This is very much a Canadian problem and I notice it most when I’ve been away for a few weeks. It may have to do with our polite culture – I’m not sure. But it’s still a problem. People walk into y...
Managing your life on the road 5 Oct 2011 | 07:00 am
This so so fucking crucial. When you’re on a project and you’re away from home, you won’t have time to think about all the little details or errands that you’ll usually have time to work out or accom...
Consulting so far 28 Sep 2011 | 09:45 am
I’ve been going back and forth between well rested and manic for the past month now. We’ve been working on this project at a break-neck pace. I’m too manic to even organize my thoughts. Here are so...
How to disagree with people 2 Aug 2011 | 01:27 pm
Disagreeing with people isn’t something I’m very good at. If I’m listening to someone and they’re not making sense, my immediate reaction is to tell them they’re wrong. I learned how to hold back th...
What it’s like being an accountant 26 Jul 2011 | 01:49 pm
I’ve tried really hard many times, to describe what it’s like being an accountant. I’m in the middle of The Castle and came across the best description so far; …there was nothing to further his goal...
What’s being a consultant like 20 Jul 2011 | 02:13 pm
I love being a consultant. This is the first job where I can truly say I love doing what I do. It’s so god damn intense and I love everything about that. People give you work you won’t know how to ...
I get fired and land a job within 24 hours – part 2 20 Jun 2011 | 01:16 pm
Getting the job was tough – I’ll be doing consulting for large multinational corps. Before I even had my interview my contact told me very plainly that my resume and cover letter sucked. That I shou...
