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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
Notes and quotes: Young people should realize the workplace can be uncertain
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #WorkplaceThere was an article that Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek announced major layoffs back in December 2023, cutting 1,500 employees (17% of the workforce) to boost productivity and...
Notes and quotes: Astronomy sheds light on what’s involved in fruitful careers
"Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example..." (1 Timothy 4:12)Find online: #STEMAccording to an article I looked up, astronomers appear have found strong statistical evidence suggesting the existence of a massive object beyond Neptune's orbit. Who knows -...
Let’s hear it for the minor bowl games
By now, college football fans are well into bowl season, and the question arises: after getting past the playoffs and New Year's bowls, what difference do the other bowls make? One writer derides the other bowls, saying they're meaningless. That may be so, but I'd...
Do what it takes
Everyone thinks about resolutions for the New Year. Are you willing to do what it takes to achieve those results? Some thoughts from the GOAT - Coach Nick Saban. Everybody Wants To Be #1 pic.twitter.com/A4ZJ6Cwxpu— InsideBamaRecruiting (@RTRnews) December 21,...
Christmas Eve from space
I remember when the astronauts did this. Reminder brought to use by another astronaut. Apollo 8's Christmas Eve Message [HD] https://t.co/gORGiDC8IH via @YouTubeMerry Christmas Everyone!— Shane Kimbrough (@astro_kimbrough) December 24, 2021
Business continuity: Contingency response strategies
After reading about weather disasters and other events that destroy lives and disrupt businesses, I thought I'd refresh my knowledge of business continuity practices. Here are some notes from a business continuity course from Project Management Institute. Image from...
Create value for yourself
This snippet from a Coach Nick Saban is good advice for any young person thinking about what it takes to launch their career. Don’t Give Anybody A Reason To Say But pic.twitter.com/mlBX50T80N— InsideBamaRecruiting (@RTRnews) December 21, 2021
Business continuity: Responding to risks
After reading about weather disasters and other events that destroy lives and disrupt businesses, I thought I'd refresh my knowledge of business continuity practices. Here are some notes from a business continuity course from Project Management Institute. Image from...