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Celebrating Over Two Millennia of Leap Year History
Leap years have always intrigued me, much like they intrigued Robert Roy Britt, whose exploration into the concept of time has uncovered fascinating facts that even I, a witness to 14 leap years, was unaware of...
Những Hậu Quả Tiềm Ẩn của Việc Làm Việc Quá Sức
Vài tuần trước, tôi bắt đầu chạy bộ vào buổi sáng sớm tại Hà Nội. Có lẽ tôi nên chờ đến khi trời sáng, nhưng với lịch trình bận rộn phía trước, tôi muốn tranh thủ từng phút giây. Khi bước ra khỏi nhà, bật đèn pin không đủ sáng trên điện thoại, tôi tự hỏi liệu đây có phải là quyết định sai lầm...
The Unpredictable Journey of Team Evolution
What truly distinguishes a stellar team from an average one? My experiences have ranged from being part of exceptional teams to those that left much to be desired. A noteworthy experience was being on a team that, though not explicitly acknowledged, was centered around supporting a company "star"...
Navigating the Complex Reality of Design Hiring
Reflecting on my extensive review of over a thousand design portfolios, a glaring issue stands out: a majority were rejected due to a reliance on a 'linear design process.' This term describes a standardized approach: identifying a problem, user interviews, persona creation, sketching, moving to mockups and wireframes, polishing with visual design, prototyping, testing with users, and wrapping up with a 'design system'—often, in reality, just a style guide mislabeled due to its current buzz...
The Hidden Costs of Overworking
A few weeks back, during an early morning in NewYork, I embarked on a run. In hindsight, waiting for daylight might have been wiser, given the packed schedule I had. Yet, the urgency to fit in my run took precedence. As I stepped out, activating the dim flashlight on my phone, a thought crossed my mind – 'I hope this doesn't turn out to be a regrettable decision.'...
Overcoming Short-Term Thinking: A Path Forward
The challenge of embracing long-term thinking is pervasive across humanity. This dilemma is evident in personal struggles like maintaining a consistent exercise routine, as well as in global issues such as political gridlock and environmental degradation...
The Creative Power of Embracing Uncertainty
The notion, 'If you want to be creative, you can't be certain,' resonated with me profoundly during a lunch conversation with my dad at a local hotel back in my hometown. During a summer visit, we delved into discussions about the essence of creativity, informed by his experiences as a musician and writer and my journey in the advertising sector. As we savored our meal, I shared my struggles with decision-making in both personal and professional realms...
Navigating Life After a Sudden Layoff
A year has passed since the unexpected layoff from Spotify during my maternity leave in January. The initial shock and sharing of my emotions was a phase many go through, but few discuss the long-term aftermath...