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How can I learn more about project management beyond to-do lists?
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"The Matrix does this for me. I used to enjoy scenes like the lobby shootout, but then I started thinking about all of the civilians who get killed. The whole "anyone could be an Agent" reason comes off as just an excuse to slaughter anyone....." [
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"I have been reading O'Reilly's *Learning SQL* by Alan Beaulieu and it has been excellent so far. An easy-to-follow read and very quick. I already use SQL for my job and I'm amazed at some of the fundamentals that I'm just discovering through this......" [
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"[NOT HERMITOSIS-IST], it's awesome that you're aware of pedestrians, but speaking as a pedestrian, I can't tell that you're going to be aware. I see cyclists approaching the red light while I'm in the crosswalk and I think, Oh no, I don't know if..." [
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"I learned a lot about men's fashion from AskMen.com presents the Style Bible, including lots of basic wardrobe information and how to compensate for various body types......." [
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"Handwritten thank-you notes
Hospitality - cleaning your house for visitors and having snacks/drinks on-hand for them
Not being loudly judgmental about other people (especially because you don't always know their circumstances)
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2 months ago
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20-something woman wants to visit Japan for two weeks, alone. Doesn't speak Japanese (but can learn), has never visited Asia. Feasible?
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2 months ago
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"I think it might help if you could explore what you yourself really want to do in life. Therapy might help in this, or maybe reading some self-help books if that's not your thing.
I have been in a similar position for a while - loads of accolades....." [
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"Never Eat Alone for networking. I just finished this and I was amazed at how much it reframed the subject for me. My old impression of networking was all about cheesy Brylcreemed salesmen or desperate people shoving their resumes at you. This book......" [
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"Go for the books that are in good condition but are also easy to replace (bestsellers and always-popular books, not out-of-print volumes or books with inscriptions). Make a list of them so that you don't forget them - you can always go back and......" [
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8 months ago
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"I'm so in love with Boston it makes my heart hurt to think of moving away!
Seconding what people have said above and adding:
Reading *Weekly Dig*. Those guys are all over Boston and it comes through in the writing.
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10 months ago
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"I wouldn't do it either. Or at least I wouldn't do it visibly - if I could turn and quickly do it without being seen, or if the belt didn't require obvious unbuckling/rebuckling, maybe.
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* "Art" and "illustration" are huge. What kind of illustration?
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20-something woman wants to visit Japan for two weeks, alone. Doesn't speak Japanese (but can learn), has never visited Asia. Feasible?
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"I read this book and found that it had really good advice for awkward/uncomfortable situations:
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most
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