I've now reached the point where I've been out of school as long as I was in it. Over the past two decades, I've experienced multiple long-term relationships, homeownership, an evolving professional career, and leadership roles in volunteer … [Read more]
The ups and downs of climbing Yosemite’s Half Dome
“We have your location. Stay where you are and we’ll send someone out there,” the 9-1-1 operator advised me. “OK, great,” I rasped. The operator continued, “We’ll call you within an hour to let you know when the rangers will be on their … [Read more]
My new year’s resolution: don’t worry about goals
In my first post, "A letter to my pre-COVID-19 self," I wrote about many of the commitments I've taken on since I began my "shelter-in-place" experience in March 2020. Every day is different: I might explore career opportunities, take a Spanish … [Read more]
The agony and ecstasy of public speaking
My earliest memory of being terrified of public speaking was formed in elementary school--and I wasn't even the one speaking. One of my classmates was by far the largest student in the class; at least six inches taller and 30 pounds heavier than the … [Read more]
From job searching to soul searching, part 3
This will be my third and final--for now--post about my search for a more fulfilling career. For my first post in this series, I interviewed three Product Managers and learned that although they shared a title, each found job satisfaction by … [Read more]
From job searching to soul searching, part 2
I ended my last post with a hypothesis on how to improve my professional life: If I consciously choose to spend every workday trying to understand the people I work with and find ways to help them, I will achieve a sense of purpose and fulfillment … [Read more]
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