Work stories
2 stories on work.
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The sideways step: why a detour can take you further
The career ladder is a myth. Most interesting careers look more like a climbing wall, with sideways moves that open up routes you couldn't see from below.
AOAmara Okoye · 7 min read
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TravelPlan less, see more: the half-planned trip
Book the bed, not the day. Why leaving half your itinerary blank leads to the best stories.
AOAmara Okoye · 5 min
TravelYour first solo trip: a gentle how-to
Nervous about travelling alone? Start close, start short, and plan a soft landing for the first night.
TLTessa Lindgren · 7 min
LearningThe first 20 hours: getting past "I'm terrible at this"
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JMJulien Marchetti · 6 min
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