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same, I'm a paying customer and liked it. I don't have 'production' level demands but was doing lots of prototyping and testing of ideas. Very easy to use and reliable enough to count on.

Stinky.

They're using the words "Monotype Fonts" as a type shop, a brand, a company...I forget which but I set type decades ago and remember the name. They're not referring to 'monotype fonts' as a type of font, like serif or sans serif.

The partners you work with can make or break the best idea; don't let your enthusiasm cloud a colder view of the people you'll be making important commitments with. I've read that it's like a marriage, and I thought that was an exaggeration but it isn't...don't be paranoid, just be careful.

I'm guessing there's a word missing: "What was shocking to me was NOT how brutal but stupid it was."

One thing that's helped me is teaching local "community ed" courses on something I'm confident in. I've taught really basic courses, and not only became more confident over time but also felt great teaching people who are really engaged and grateful.

I think Glen Greenwald was one of the more respected journalists but isn't any longer. I think he either has crossed over or will soon cross over into Seymour Hersh territory (sadly). Mr. Hersh was an amazing investigative journalist that made a huge difference in how we can keep gov't accountable but has ended up (largely) a discredited hack, which is a shame.

I'll have to listen to the podcast, but I think you're way off in thinking this kind of story makes careers. Journalists take their credibility very seriously and this story doesn't have it, at least not yet if it ever will.

Going with a story that hasn't been vetted marks a serious journalist as a dupe for the rest of their lives.

I think the label/type for a company gets figured about by asking: "what do customers come to you for?" There are different ways of asking it, and maybe different words to use, but that's the most direct, simple, and helpful question I've found.

The article makes some great points, but I think the use of software and technology for strategic advantage is different from the fundamental "purpose" of the company.

FWIW, I consider myself deeply introverted and I don't put on a front or think about anything during social situations other than focusing on whatever's going on in front of me...nothing is difficult to navigate, etc. I'm not quick witted or particularly smart and have found that over the years (I'm older) that if I simply pay open and honest attention to my surroundings and don't think about anything it seems to work out for everyone. Of course there are times it doesn't but it's definitely not due to me overthinking (if anything, it's the opposite).

But I've noticed that the typical social situation is overwhelming in a 'sensory' way, that everything is turned up pretty high, but I also know I'm alone in this (at least with my set): the noise, smells, crowding, standing, etc. etc. it's just plain tiring to exhausting. My wife loves it all, needs it regularly. I attribute the "recharge" simply to different wiring not overthinking.

Also: I haven't read the linked article yet, just responding to your comment to round out the conversation.

Ditto. Haven't complained or followed up with anyone yet, but seeing all of this info has me now thinking it's not just me.

Every action is noticeably slower (~1s response for everything) and now, as of last week anyways, need to recharge my phone midday where I've never had to do that.

How about on your wrist? https://mytikker.com/pages/what-is-tikker

Agree on this point, but I'd add that you should do it only you're genuinely curious and not just because you have to. I'm finishing the Udacity nanodegree and while I'm not sure I'd recommend that specific program, I've really liked getting exposed to the fundamentals and concepts.

It reminds me of when I first started programming, I started seeing everything a little bit differently...I'm old and this will likely have little to no impact on my career but it's been a lot of fun.

Director here. My current favorite is Managing Humans, Michael Lopp: http://www.springer.com/us/book/9781484221570 Excellent reminder on everything I'm doing right and wrong.

Michael Lopp is a.k.a. Rands http://randsinrepose.com/archives/category/management

That sounds better for sure, but not the way it came across. I put the emphasis "Right" not "A Lot"...maybe next time.

Bummer, thankfully I don't work in a place like that...luck of the draw.

I was introduced to these at USMC Officer Candidate School and agree wholeheartedly; these principles are effective and I have tried to live into them (as appropriate) as I've taken on manager/director roles in my career.

Amazon recently reached out to me to attend a giant recruiting event and included a link to these principles, and the "Are Right, A Lot" line item turned me off completely. There's something about stating that as a guiding principle that runs counter to my instincts and experience.

I'm as smart and as "right" as anyone on my team, but as a headline that rubbed me the wrong way. The finer print "...seek diverse perspectives and work to disconfirm their beliefs" sounds better, but confirming my beliefs along with every else's has worked pretty well so far.

For what it's worth, I was probably looking for an excuse to back off anyways. I have a great job where I am.

huge caveat: I haven't read the piece yet, but had to quickly respond to you. This is probably totally inside baseball for beer snobs. For me, Heady Topper is the beer that made me a beer snob. Never understood why anyone would ever stand in line to buy beer but sadly now I do.

The most interesting aspect of their story is that it seems to somewhat defy market gravity...they keep their prices pretty steady (very expensive), supply is limited, and demand keeps growing. I'm no historian or expert but I think they've been a market creator in this style of recipe (Lawsons, Hill Farmstead, Trillium, Fiddlehead, etc). That might be wildly inaccurate, so take it for what it's worth.

Again, haven't the read the piece but had to respond.

Ditto, I also struggled with it. I really, really didn't like the book (but really wanted to). Since then he's a standing example for my own ad hominem thinking, as in I have to keep reminding myself to separate the person from the point they're trying to make. Embarrassed to say I've never met him but can't stand him.

I have read that book (it's been a while but I remember it being a good read) and would love to say something more substantial about my experience, but frankly it simply came down to fear of failure and not wanting to blow it (again).

This is somewhat top of mind because I just found the typewritten letter (this was back in the early 90s) spelling out the process of getting to the interview. With OCS the process was obviously way more explicit, but this was a series of phone conversations that ended with that letter and plane tickets at the airport on a certain day. I was newly married with a baby on the way and chickened out.

While I definitely regret not following through, I really can't complain as I've been very fortunate since.

FWIW: I went for it and got into a pretty tough program (OCS US Marines), but got 'boarded' 3 days before graduation. Brutal experience in many ways, but I'm really glad I did it despite not making it to graduation.

My regret is not following through with a meeting/interview at the CIA a couple years later. I don't remember all of the details, but in the end I was afraid of the same outcome ('failing') so I cancelled it politely and moved on; I shouldn't have and regret not even going.