Archive - The Way of Work

Success is not a destination, it’s a debate

I’m successful, but still argue with myself about it [Not Obvious: Part 7]

Apr 13 •

March 2025

The Two-Party Trap (in office politics)

Are you an Idealist or a Schemer? [Not Obvious: Part 6]

Mar 30 •

Fulfillment FOMO

And alternative paths to passion. What to do when “find your passion” fails. [Not Obvious: Part 5]

Mar 23 •

Welcome to Management: Please Proceed With Delusions of Control

What the management gurus won’t tell you [Not Obvious: Part 4]

Mar 16 •

You Will Never Feel Done

Why productivity won’t save you [Not Obvious: Part 3]

Mar 9 •

Burnout, Balance, and the Bullshit in Between

Why you’ll never know how hard to work [Not Obvious: Part 2]

Mar 2 •

February 2025

January 2025

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