•Driving in the US
Expat's guide to securing your US driving license
Navigating 35+ language options and location-specific pass rates helped me crack the DMV system—here's how to skip the common pitfalls expats face.
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494 posts about AI, learning, and building products
•Leadership
Tips for handling the career progression conversation (for First-time people managers)
Career progression conversations catch most first-time managers off-guard, but with 6-9 months of planning and clear goal-setting, you can turn them into powerful retention tools.
•Driving in the US
What to look for when buying your first car in the US as an expat
I learned the hard way that buying a car in the US has hidden quirks expats miss—from Apple CarPlay volume locks to using rentals as extended test drives.
•Leadership
Take the Lead: How to Supportively Guide Non-Performers Toward Success
Addressing underperformance early with clear goals and fair treatment gives struggling team members the best chance to succeed—or find a better fit elsewhere.
•Driving in the US
Why is the gas price so different between nearby stations in the US?
Ever noticed 15-20% gas price gaps between nearby stations? Here's why competition doesn't always mean lower prices—and how to find the best deals.
•Leadership
Learn how to interview (for first-time people manager)
I've coached managers who excel at interviewing fresh grads but struggle with experienced candidates—here's how to level up your interviewing skills fast.
•Book review
"How the world really works" - a book review
Smil's deep dive into energy, food, and materials finally made me understand why we can't just flip a switch on climate change—every decision has complex consequences.
•Paid Media
LinkedIn B2Believe event Nov 2022 - A review
I attended LinkedIn's first major B2B event in 6 years and discovered their push to make B2B brands act more like B2C—but the advice heavily favors big budgets over scrappy startups.
•Geopolitics
My reaction to Ray Dalio's post "China’s “Dangerous Storm” Coming: The Eight Big Challenges Facing China and the People Chosen to Deal with Them"
Ray Dalio and Kevin Rudd agree on China's shift toward state control, but I found one crucial insight that reveals why foreign investors shouldn't panic yet.
•Credit score for expats
Why expats in the US should freeze their credit report
As an expat with limited US credit history, you're an easy target for identity thieves. Learn how to freeze your credit in minutes—for free.
•Expats in the US
The Basics of FSA for Expats in the US
FSAs let expats save hundreds on taxes yearly by paying medical costs pretax, but the "use-it-or-lose-it" rule means strategic planning is essential.
•Book review
Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein - A Book Review
Klein traces how demographic shifts, geographic sorting, and media echo chambers created today's polarized America—a data-driven answer to why we can't talk politics anymore.