BlogHide Resteemscryptogekko (46)in alternativetosiliconvalley • 5 years agoWhy I started my business in The NetherlandsI’ve recently moved to the Netherlands and can say that the process of getting a visa, apartment, and starting up my business was pretty hassle-free. There’s very little bureaucracy I had to deal…cryptogekko (46)in calling • 5 years agoWhat Japan Can Teach us about the Dignity of WorkWhen a tourist comes to Japan for the first time, they’ll notice a peculiar sight. All across Japan, there seems to be an over-population of traffic guards doing seemingly pointless jobs. He or she…cryptogekko (46)in firstjob • 5 years agoA Recruiter's Advice to Undergrads Looking for their First Job: Don’t mistake the Trees for the Forest.When you’re looking for your first job, you have dreams of working in a company that you’re familiar with. A product you’ve used, a logo you can recognize, a place where your friends and family will…cryptogekko (46)in cognitivebias • 5 years ago"Dyin' inside, but outside you're lookin' fearless" (The Illusion of Transparency)In college, a friend and I were walking to class and talking about the presentation we had coming up. “You’ll do great,” she said. “You’re the most confident person I know.” I almost burst out…cryptogekko (46)in bat • 5 years agoHow to Make $68 in 30 Minutes with Zero Skills in Trading CryptocurrenciesLet me show you how to make $68 in 30 minutes with zero skills in trading cryptocurrencies. In fact, you’ll learn something in the process, and make money. Yes, really. 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With my fingers…cryptogekko (46)in bobmarley • 5 years agoDeath of a Ketchup Salesman (A quick reminder of your mortality)Greek philosopher Herodotus wrote about his observations of a peculiar Egyptian tradition. Towards the end of large feasts when everybody was having a jolly ol’ time, stone-faced guards would walk…cryptogekko (46)in breath • 5 years ago5 Common Misconceptions about Meditation“I’m not religious or spiritual” Meditation requires no faith in the supernatural. You can experience the benefits of meditation without subscribing to the belief of karma, reincarnation, or the…cryptogekko (46)in communication • 5 years agoBro, do you even voice text?Back in the day before everyone had iPhones I would spend hours on my Motorola Razr talking to friends late into the night or making prank pizza delivery calls on the landline. When texting and FB…cryptogekko (46)in steempress • 6 years agoThe Hydraulic Relationship Between Kickassery and DouchebaggeryWhen we meet someone we all make snap judgements about them, whether we like to admit it or not. Particularly in business, researchers have found that we tend to judge people on two areas -…cryptogekko (46)in steempress • 6 years agoA Little Better than Being a DogAjahn Chah, a renowned Buddhist master from Thailand, frequently pushed the buttons of his students to the point of infuriating them. One student visited Ajahn Chah and proclaimed that he had…cryptogekko (46)in steempress • 6 years agoA Spider on LSD and a Journey to Build the Perfect WebOne day, a spider decides to weave the best spider web in the world. "I'm going to build the greatest web ever. It's going to be unique. But first, I need to find my own true inner web-iness. I…cryptogekko (46)in hiring • 6 years agoSam the Man gets Hired at a StartupI heard about a retired guy named Sam in his late 60’s who joined a b2b Saas startup in the manufacturing space. It was a traditional industry and they needed a traditional guy. They brought him on…cryptogekko (46)in buddhist • 6 years agoThe Farmer and the PhilosopherThere’s an old story about a farmer who goes to seek advice from a philosopher. “We’re so poor, our house is tiny, and my family is constantly at each other’s throats,” laments the farmer. The…cryptogekko (46)in dutch • 6 years agoPoverty isn’t a lack of character, it’s a lack of cash.When I started my first job, I made some poor decisions with my financial planning and couldn’t afford to pay my rent one month. I had to borrow money, and being in debt sucked. From thereon, every…cryptogekko (46)in consulting • 6 years agoRecruitment - The Business of RejectionThink about this. The average (decent) recruiter “places” one job seeker per month, meaning they get them a job successfully. But in order to get that one person a job, they need to reach out to…cryptogekko (46)in ambien • 6 years agoHow to Erase Your Brain: Sleeping Pills, Alzheimer's, and Car CrashesWhen I was on the university rowing team I had to face a grueling two hour practice every morning, six days a week. This meant I’d go to bed at 9pm and wake up at 4:15am, which proved difficult…cryptogekko (46)in caffeine • 6 years agoThe Four Pillars of Good SleepWe all know that sleep is important, but what many of us don’t know is how the quality of our sleep is determined. The four pillars of sleep are: Depth/Quality (your brain waves produced during…
