Posts tagged #Career

Intrinsic motivation is always better than extrinsic motivation. But not as good as it is when one is motivated both intrinsically and extrinsically.

More reflections from foureteen years at Google.

Working with a poorly thought-out, or overengineered technology stack, or an overly bureaucratic organization is also a form of proof-of-work.

If you don't know what a refridgerator is nor what an elephant is you are likely to think that opening the door, putting the elephant in, and closing the door is a viable strategy for putting an elephant in the refridgerator.

Some reflections from thirteen years at Google.

The only useful strategy is one that reduces risks.

Setting low but realistic expectations is better than setting high but unrealistic ones.