Tag: avoiding

Despite our modern association of epic shirt collars with old-timey garb, collars didn’t really show up in the Western world until the mid-1400s. As Sarah Lorriane, an art and fashion historian who writes and talks about historical fashion for Frock Flicks told me in an email intervi...

Do you ever see someone in public and instinctively avoid them? You don’t even have to dislike them, this mainly applies to acquaintances or casual friends. Perhaps this is a trait of introversion? Even if I like you, there are so many reasons I’d avoid you in a public place. Below ...

You know, folks, let’s chat about something that’s been bothering me???—???charity. Yeah, yeah, it’s all warm and fuzzy, but does it really do any good? Well, grab your coffees and let’s dive into why your wealth can sometimes miss the mark.” It Starts with Goo...

Introduction: In a world obsessed with the hustle, the grind, and the pursuit of the almighty dollar, we present a revolutionary idea: How about NOT making money? Yes, you heard it right. Dive into this hilariously over-the-top guide on how to stay away from money like the big pro you never ...

As you move carefully up the ranks on the board of the Grand Game of Software Engineering it’s a constant struggle to not only keep in mind your end goal, but also to fend off the nefarious and often subtle attacks of the opposing pieces on the board. For example, I’ve written previou...