

Ep 206 – Striving to do less
With Cal away on vacation, he decides to tackle 8 questions in a row, all in one take, with no breaks! Ian Fleming’s writing process [1:13] - How can I get a tech job without credentials? [8:04] - How do I make progress on tasks in a chaotic job? [10:52] - Why do you have a problem with social media? [16:07] - What…
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