Tag Archive: career

Dec
05

Pump pump it up

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You’ve got that Joe Budden song in your head now, don’t you? Lines (loosely translated from das German) for the shoe retailer Deichmann: – 80% of all top managers are over 180cm tall. Go get them! – Men over 180cm earn 10% more money. Go get them! Perhaps they plan on using the high heels …

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Jul
05

Reach for the stars (just like S Club 7 does)

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Let me tell you about my dream job. I want to be the guy that picks the music for a teen drama television show. You see, I consider myself to be very passionate about music. I have a large and diverse iTunes library. I get great joy from showing friends new bands that I think …

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May
18

Passion vs. Success

Here’s your choice: 1) Do what you love – but when judged objectively from a skill and efficiency perspective, you’re only OK at this task. In essence, you are mediocre at your dream. 2) Do something you like – but you absolutely excel at this task. Your accomplishments and value to others is exponentially greater. …

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Apr
29

Opportunities and stuff

It’s easy to become a worry wart. Like so many people out there, I struggle with the common fears and anxieties that plague us when we’re starting off. Am I missing out on opportunities? Will I be ready when the time comes? Do I blow donkey balls? We’ve all got to stop being such panzies. …

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Mar
18

Impromptu self-therapy session

Take your pick – life experience (i.e. travelling the world, working at a club, trying new things) or professional experience (i.e. internship/part-time work etc.) What’s more important? Are the lessons you pick up along life’s metaphorical journey of greater value than the ones you learned at the office? Which ones are going to get you …

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Jan
17

Lifers

SAITtriboards

Here’s a very creative tri-board display in Calgary, done by WAX Partnership. I wonder how many people passing by actually have enough time/attention to take in all 3 elements and understand the concept… Advertising Agency: WAX Partnership, Calgary, Canada Creative Directors: Sebastien Wilcox, Joe Hospodarec Art Directors: Brad Connell, Jon Jungwirth Copywriter: Stephanie Bialik Photographer: …

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