Some of the best conversations on Good Work happen because of a simple introduction from a trusted friend. That’s exactly how I met bestselling author…
My name is Barrett Brooks. I live in Portland, OR. I’m an experienced startup operator. After growing ConvertKit to $28M in ARR over five years,…
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When it comes to growing your career, there’s long been a thriving debate over the merits of building generalist vs specialist skill sets. Spoiler: there…
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You mean one thing. You say one thing. Your words are interpreted through personal filters. You control only two of these. Make sure you tailor…
At the end of a post on choosing family, I thought about adding a “PS: I know everyone’s definition of family is different. Maybe your…