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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…

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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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If you spend any amount of time reading career advice, following founders of companies you admire, or scrolling Twitter, you’ll inevitably run into some version…

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I’ll never forget how it feels to be stuck. Let’s go back in time to my first startup job.  I’m sitting at the counter at…

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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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What do the people with the most fulfilling career trajectories have in common? The most obvious trend: top performers act like owners. Performance leads to…

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Work often. Work hard. Do work that matters. But also create balance. Invest in family. Take retreats. Retreats are one of the most powerful ways…

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In your comfort zone, you know exactly what to expect. It’s safe, it’s routine. It’s where you are when you’re doing that thing for the…

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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…

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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…