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If I were to write a management book about career “option value” . . .
I know a lot of people that are working very, very hard in jobs that they don’t have any particular passion for (and in many cases dislike quite a bit) in order to have greater “option value.” I was...
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Beaches and mountains and wineries, oh my!: More reasons why Santiago rocks
While Santiago is a great city in and of itself, possibly its most compelling feature is its proximity to an amazing variety of incredible day-trips, ranging from beaches to wineries to mountains and...
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Management book chapter 2: Perfectionists should kick themselves in the head...
Last week we discussed the merits of building career option-value and warned about Brick Wall Syndrome (BWS) and the tyranny of the evil mongeese. This week, we’ll tackle the advantages of being a...
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CPTJMIY: Dave Kovac on Volunteer Vacations, Global Village, and finding...
We are tired. It’s hard [expletive removed] work trying to inspire all of you people out there to get out and create the life you’ve always wanted rather than the one you think you are supposed to...
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CPTJMIY: Dave Kovac on Volunteer Vacations, Global Village, and finding...
It’s been a long and arduous 3 day wait, but I’m thrilled to let you know that you need not wait any longer… Part 2 of our interview with the very first featured Crazy Person That Just Might Inspire...
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First… we packed up our apartment in San Francisco, put most of our stuff in storage and went to Buenos Aires. Then… after ~4 months we left a couple of bags with a friend in Buenos Aires and went to...
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Rehab phase 1 is almost complete; Phase 2 is coming
Today is our last day in Chile. Tomorrow we return to Argentina. Next week we return to the US. Phase 1 of rehab has been intense We have been unemployed and in South America for almost exactly 6...
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And… we’re back
Coming back after a long trip can be an experience in itself. We’ve been back in the US for 2 weeks now after spending 6 months in Argentina and Chile. Buenos Aires is a drama queen–she cried the day...
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Travel cage match: Santiago, Chile vs. Buenos Aires, Argentina (part 1: Food)
2 cities enter. One city leaves. Will it be Santiago, Chile – the home of enormous mayo covered hot dogs and some of the most impressive mountain views anywhere in the world? or Will it be Buenos...
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Travel cage match: Santiago, Chile vs. Buenos Aires, Argentina (part 2: Drink)
2 cities enter. One city leaves. Will it be Santiago, Chile – the home of enormous mayo covered hot dogs and some of the most impressive mountain views anywhere in the world? or Will it be Buenos...
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