Don't Go Back to School: Book Review
scottberkun.comIf you go to a rich people school, in any major, you will get a network of rich people. If you go to a poor people school, you won’t get a network of anyone.
Estimated reading time: 4 min
Cat Chen recommended this story.
On Writing vs. Speaking
scottberkun.comSpeaking, like writing, is an ego trap. It’s not about you, it’s about them: what questions do they want answered? What stories did they come to hear? If you understand why your audience showed up at all, and deliver on it, you will keep their attention. Graham’s advice is all about the speaker, but that’s the common tragedy – it’s not about speaker. A speaker who studies the audience and puts together content that addresses their interests will always do well. They’re rare.
Estimated reading time: 6 min
Mark DiCristina recommended this story.
The hard way is the easy way
scottberkun.comThe hard way required maybe 35% more upfront effort, but for its payoff it was easier to learn than the hacky way, which never really worked well.
Estimated reading time: 2 min
Cat Chen recommended this story.
How to be good at anything
scottberkun.comKnowing and doing are different. Many people know many obvious things they completely fail to do, despite their knowledge.
Estimated reading time: 2 min
Ute Klingelhöfer recommended this story.
