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• The Skill Nobody Teaches You That Actually Matters

  by Marcus Thompson May 13
  I spent the first decade of my career thinking I needed to become an expert. Get really good at one thing, master it completely, then climb. That's what we're all told, right? The problem is that's exactly the opposite of what actually gets you hired, promoted, or trusted with bigger opportunities.W...

• Why Gaming Communities Are Building the Future Better Than Tech Companies

  by Marcus Thompson May 10
  I spent last weekend watching my younger cousin stream to an audience of about 200 people while playing a cooperative puzzle game. Nothing revolutionary about that on the surface, except what struck me was how intentional the community around that stream had become. People weren't just watching some...

• The Three Tech Trends Actually Worth Your Attention in 2024

  by Marcus Thompson May 9
  I spend a lot of time reading tech blogs and industry reports, and honestly, most of the hype feels recycled. Everyone's talking about AI this and blockchain that, but I wanted to step back and think about what's actually changing how we work and live. After some reflection, I've narrowed it down to...

• The Unsexy Truth About Building Something From Nothing

  by Marcus Thompson May 9
  I've been around enough entrepreneurs to know that most of them are lying, at least a little bit. Not maliciously, but they've bought into this narrative that entrepreneurship is about disruption, moonshots, and changing the world. The reality I've observed is messier and far more interesting than t...

• The One Money Decision That Changed Everything For Me

  by Marcus Thompson May 7
  I spent my twenties making decent money but feeling broke all the time. I had a solid tech job, respectable salary, and absolutely nothing to show for it. Every month felt like financial whiplash: decent paycheck on Friday, complete panic by Wednesday wondering where it all went. The worst part? I c...