Category: quotes

www.freecodecamp.org/news/important-lessons-they-dont-teach-you-in-business-school/

Here are the sections in this free business course:

• Section 1: Relationships Are More Important Than Product Knowledge
• Section 2: Be Long Term Greedy
• Section 3: Avoid Burnout
• Section 4: Create Off The Charts Confidence; Wear That Super Superman Cape!
• Section 5: Ethics. Use It or Lose It
• Section 6: Every Battle is Won Before It Has Been Fought
• Section 7: Goal Setting
• Section 8: Happiness is…
• Section 9: Legal Stuff is Important
• Section 10: Management Best Practices
• Section 11: Navigating Corporate Politics; Swimming with Sharks
• Section 12: Only Take Advice from Successful People
• Section 13: Only the Paranoid Survive
• Section 14: Risk Taking
• Section 15: Sales Best Practices
• Section 16: Think Different
• Section 17: You Be You

www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220204-the-salary-ignorance-that-keeps-many-workers-underpaid

According to a recent study, most people significantly underestimate what people are earning in similar jobs elsewhere. The researchers argue this holds back people from seeking better paid jobs or higher pay for their current role, and that it particularly disadvantages the lowest earners. They suggest that if workers were more aware of salary disparities, at least 10% of low-paying jobs would simply not be viable at current pay rates.

www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60312633

The fusion announcement is great news but sadly it won’t help in our battle to lessen the effects of climate change.

There’s huge uncertainty about when fusion power will be ready for commercialisation. One estimate suggests maybe 20 years. Then fusion would need to scale up, which would mean a delay of perhaps another few decades.

And here’s the problem: the need for carbon-free energy is urgent – and the government has pledged that all electricity in the UK must be zero emissions by 2035. That means nuclear, renewables and energy storage.

In the words of my colleague Jon Amos: “Fusion is not a solution to get us to 2050 net zero. This is a solution to power society in the second half of this century.”

“… we spend more money on footballers’ salaries than our entire civilization protection plan…”

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220105-lithium-batteries-big-unanswered-question

www.cnbc.com/2021/12/16/google-20-percent-rule-shows-exactly-how-much-time-you-should-spend-learning-new-skills.html

“We encourage our employees, in addition to their regular projects, to spend 20% of their time working on what they think will most benefit Google,”

• Identify Specific Skills: Clearly define the skill you want to learn. Focusing on one specific area rather than spreading yourself thin across multiple subjects helps in achieving faster and more noticeable improvement.
• Seek Value in Every Effort: Even if a project doesn’t lead to immediate success, look for the minimum benefits such as learning new techniques, gaining exposure to different fields, or networking. This ensures your time is never wasted.
• Stay Flexible and Committed: Be disciplined in protecting your learning time, but also flexible enough to adjust when urgent tasks arise. The key is consistency, not a rigid schedule.
• Make it Enjoyable: Incorporate fun elements into your learning process. This could be through interactive methods like working with friends, enjoying relevant media, or engaging in creative projects.
• Think Long-Term: View your learning as a long-term investment. Small, consistent efforts compound over time, leading to significant improvements and opportunities in the future.