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TLDR0 - RitendraPromotions: Going slow to go fastAn extremely common source of anxiety among tech workers is “when will I get promoted” or “why did this colleague get promoted before me”…Mar 311Mar 311
TLDR0 - RitendraWho cares about the inevitable impact of GenAI on creative employment?The GenAI progress is astonishing in how well machines are able to replace higher order human functions. But we ought to think through the…Feb 2012Feb 2012
TLDR0 - RitendraPerformance and Promo Feedback: These 4 Things Go Wrong Too OftenIt’s Performance Review time at many companies. Well, even if it’s not that time at your company, the points are relevant. You’re expected…Jan 7Jan 7
TLDR0 - RitendraThe End of Year | The End of FearLife is short. Entering 2024, time to leave behind your fear and risk-aversion instincts and try something different. Here are some tips.Dec 31, 20231Dec 31, 20231
TLDR0 - RitendraHow Ego changes with Knowledge and BrillianceEgo is a person’s sense of self-importance, and is widely seen as having a negative connotation. Everyone, including those who explicitly…Dec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023
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TLDR0 - RitendraMy 13 Less Common Life Choices and Why They MatterI’ve made some less common life choices that have allowed me to live a ‘high bandwidth’ life devoid of much regret, and a persistent…Nov 26, 20231Nov 26, 20231