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Nobody Cares About Your Happiness

Posted on January 10, 2012 by AJ Kessler

If you’re lucky, 10 people might care about your happiness.  That’s it. Some other people might care whether you show up for work.  They might care whether you perform, which means they care that you’re just happy enough not to … Continue reading →

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“I Have a Problem”

Posted on January 7, 2012 by AJ Kessler

Problems are generally thought of as bad things.  And, for the people afflicted with those problems, they undoubtedly are. But problems are what drive the service industry.  People’s problems managing or finding time create opportunities for personal assistants, shoppers, organizers, … Continue reading →

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If You Can Easily Describe What You Do, You’re Fucked

Posted on October 27, 2011 by AJ Kessler

If you’re hanging out with the spouse of someone who is very successful, it’s hilarious to ask them what their spouse does.  Most of the time, they have no idea.  They’ll know what field he’s in, “uh… she works with … Continue reading →

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Beat Procrastination By Being Self-Centered

Posted on September 11, 2011 by AJ Kessler

If you work any sort of normal job, you’re probably forced to do a lot of stuff you’re not terribly enthusiastic about doing.  Paradoxically, this work can often take longer because we tend to lose focus.  We stall, we procrastinate, … Continue reading →

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