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10 Years at patterns & practices
I never imagined I would invest 10 years on the patterns & practices team at Microsoft.  Life is short and I always imagined I would spend it across so many more adventures.  What surprised me is how much you can grow yourself, and grow Read More...
Posted 02 October 09 07:56 by J.D. Meier | 1 Comments   
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Quitting and Sticking More Effectively
Are you the best at what you do?   Could you be the best at something else?  How do you know when to hold'em?  How do you know when to fold'em? The Gambler teaches us: "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em. Read More...
Posted 16 December 08 02:51 by J.D. Meier | 0 Comments   
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Lessons Learned from Peaceful Warrior
Have you seen Peaceful Warrior ? It's a pretty simple movie, but it's full of lessons. Probably the most important lesson is how to keep getting back up when life knocks you down and how to continue to follow your dreams, even after your world is shattered. Read More...
Posted 18 August 08 08:02 by J.D. Meier | 4 Comments   
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Lessons Learned from Per
I like to learn from everyone around me.  One of my most influential mentors has been my manager, Per .  Here’s a highlight of some of the lessons I learned from Per over the years: Communication Consolidate communication .   Read More...
Posted 04 August 08 06:18 by J.D. Meier | 9 Comments   
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