by Tim Denning | Mar 21, 2023 | Startups
They raised $1M and spent $100K on a party to celebrate. I got invited as a guest even though I barely knew the founder. We rode up the glass elevator to the top of a skyscraper, where we arrived at one of the most expensive restaurants in the world. I once checked...
by Tim Denning | Mar 21, 2023 | Startups
I’m tired of being told to be “professional.” It’s such a misunderstood concept that many people in their careers trip over like a rake left on the grass that smacks you in the face. Once you understand unprofessionalism you’ll suddenly make more money and have more...
by Tim Denning | Mar 12, 2023 | Startups
I always believed the “we are family” slogan in every 9-5 job. Later in my career I realized we’re all disposable. This is both sad and bloody inspiring for us all. 3 months pregnant and made redundant I’ve worked with thousands of people in my career. I still keep in...
by Tim Denning | Mar 12, 2023 | Startups
The hiring process is a pain in the ass. When I got fired in 2019, I had to run like a headless chicken around Melbourne to try and get another job again. It hurt like hell. I felt like such a failure because silly employers kept saying “You don’t have enough...
by Tim Denning | Feb 6, 2023 | Startups
Many careers die due to a lack of risk. The owners of those careers don’t know life took a big dump on them and they won’t find out until it’s too late — or never. Risk is a concept we’re programmed to avoid. We think we’re taking enough risk but most of us aren’t. So...
by Tim Denning | Jan 9, 2023 | Startups
Customers can make or break your mental peace. Some are a delight. You just want to kiss their chubby cheeks and send them flowers in the post to express your love for them. Other customers are little devils. They exist to screw with you. Their goal isn’t to solve a...
