What potty training taught me about job search

Last night, my 3-year-old son burst into tears on the potty.He had just peed.And then, with the most serious face you can imagine, he cried:“I want my pee to go back!”I didn’t laugh.Not out loud, at least.He was genuinely upset — because in his mind,...

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Aug 03, 2025
You’re not invisible. You’re just untrusted.

Ever feel like you’re doing everything right?👉 You’ve updated your resume.👉 You’ve redesigned your portfolio (again).👉 You’ve been posting on LinkedIn.And yet… nothing.No interviews.No callbacks.Just silence.Here’s the real reason:You don’t have a...

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Aug 02, 2025
Why job boards aren’t broken — but your strategy is

You’re not being ignored because you’re unqualified.You’re being ignored because you’re entering through the wrong door.If you’ve been mass applying and hearing crickets…It’s not because you suck.It’s because you’re entering the hiring process at the...

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Aug 01, 2025
Why the best designer doesn’t always get hired

Most job seekers think hiring is a skill contest.It’s not.It’s a risk decision.You’ve probably been told to polish your resume.Tweak your portfolio.Upskill, rebrand, and add just one more case study.Because if you really had the right skills… you’d g...

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Jul 31, 2025
What no one teaches you about getting hired

Most talented designers don’t get rejected because they lack skill.They get rejected because they’re following a broken map:→ Spray & pray resumes→ Portfolios built for other designers (not hiring leads)→ Cold networking with zero context→ Waitin...

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Jul 30, 2025
Why timing beats trying harder

Yesterday morning I was drinking coffee when I noticed this butterfly on my window ledge.Beautiful black and white patterns.Orange spots on the wings.Just sitting there.My first thought was pretty basic: "Nice butterfly."My second thought was more in...

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Jul 28, 2025
Before I log off for the weekend…

It’s Saturday.I just wrapped up 5 days in the jungle —missions, drills, debriefs, cleanup.Now it’s time to rest.No tactics today.Just a quiet moment between us.Here’s something I’ve been thinking about lately:Most designers don’t lose offers because...

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Jul 26, 2025
Most designers wait too long to celebrate

Today’s our final day in reservist.After 3 days out in the jungle —sweaty missions, mozzie bites, 4am briefings —we’re finally done.Today’s for cleaning gear. Debriefing.Maybe a group photo. A few laughs.Then home.This is the day we celebrate.Not bec...

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Jul 24, 2025