Did you know PhD students often struggle with self-efficacy and accurately assessing their self-worth? I've been reading a lot in this area recently. 🧵

“I demand answers…” said Abbott while looking in a mirror. https://t.co/OzJsU5imPL

I’m sorry, $167 million to “pay for design, studies and other pre construction work” for downtown Waco. For no actual work to begin, much less be completed? Someone at @cityofwaco got fleeced.

Where did you play in college? “I redshirted at Missouri State, App State for a year, went to Duke but transferred to Rutgers mid-season, special teams at Purdue but played in the CFP for Oklahoma, and was injured my final season at South Carolina.” https://t.co/Kj2A9EgYxE

Scottie’s about to win a lot more than just the Valhalla tournament.

I’ll rewrite this headline: “Former state employee being paid out a $100 million contract says college football is unfair…” Is there anyone less self-aware? https://t.co/R7UPY1UXkT

This is a helpful sociological perspective on what is happening in the SBC right now. Dr. Yancey nuances the in-betweenness of fundamentalism when it comes to orthodoxy and orthopraxy.

Boeing could never

It is truly shocking to me that people purchase/are given books and don't read them.

Bonus: Have some fun. We probably take ourselves too seriously most of the time. Work can be, and should be, life-giving. We were created for work. Make sure its something you love.

23. Be a Mentee and a Mentor. Glean from the wisdom of those a few steps ahead—professionally, personally, spiritually. Then keep the pipeline going. Model excellence for others.

22. Small Wins Make a Big Impact. Weick writes that small wins are “concrete, complete, implemented outcomes of moderate importance.” Although small wins may seem insignificant on their own, a series of small wins communicates a pattern of success.

21. Relentlessly Focus on Time. If you’re early, then you’re on time. Value others’ time and they will value yours. Be wary of nefarious time wasters. If you’re not careful, the things that consume your time will begin to consume you.

20. Be Prepared. Benjamin Franklin said failing to prepare is just preparing to fail. Regular preparation brings a calm response, not a chaotic one, during crisis. Outline tomorrow’s tasks today. Start off not only on the right foot, but in the right direction.

19. Be an Illuminator. Author David Brooks writes about cultivating empathy and curiosity when meaningfully connecting with others. Illuminators make others “feel bigger, deeper, respected, lit up.” Amplify others as a way of life.

18. Read, Read, Read. About your field, your discipline, your environment. Read about leading others and being led. Read to enhance your skillset and to inform your work. The difference between being good and great is often reading more.

17. Know Your Blindspots. And if you don’t know what they are, ask someone—they’ll know. Situate yourself around others that can wisely inform and ameliorate your blind spots.

16. Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast. I learned this working in a restaurant—but I’m pretty sure the Marines coined it. Regardless, it has served me immensely well. Efficiency and speed result from deliberate action. Do things the right way the first time.

15. Perception is Reality. Perception shapes how we interpret and interact with the world around us. Successfully navigating the perceptions of others requires flexible heuristics that acknowledge varying outcomes—intended or otherwise.

14. Know Your Priorities. Maximize your impact by knowing which tasks are most important, most urgent, and most time consuming. There is no better return on investment than knowing your priorities.

13. Culture Drives Behavior. A bad culture reaps bad behavior. Mission alignment comes before mission accomplished. Lead and serve in a way you’d like to see others lead and serve. Cultivate a culture worth investing in.