The following is from a LinkedIn post that I made after having read an article from Chartr. Having recently spoken to undergrads recently I thought this article was timely to share and comment on. My college career started in September 2001, just a few weeks after the devastating 9/11 attacks on the United States. I […]
Author: jamesvarughese
Giving Good: What Am I Reading Now?
I’ll be using this post as a running list of favorite/current sources of useful resources that I read/listen to. Scott Galloway – No Mercy/No Malice is full of timely and thought provoking articles. Scott has a media empire that includes podcasts, educational classes through Section, and much more. Avinash Kaushik – Occam’s Razor by Avinash […]
Community: Traffic Calming
UPDATE: WE DID IT! After 15 months, countless emails with Alameda County policy makers, +50 Google form and in-person signatures, multiple traffic surveys and architectural designs, and one unexpected rain delay, we’ve accomplished a major milestone for our street. Two speed humps have been installed and we’re already seeing the positive impact to our community’s safety. Many […]
Making the Most of Working Remote
Here are the products I’ve used over the past year as we transitioned to 100% WFH. This is my first post using Amazon Associates program, so to make sure this is as clear as possible…As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The Basics Standing Desk, Footpad, Laptop Stand, Keyboard, Mouse Standing Desk – […]
Giving Good: Volunteering with Global Mentorship Initiative
A few months ago I started to write a series of blog posts designed to help impart the knowledge I’ve amassed through years of interview preparation, real world work experiences, and career moves. It’s been sometime since my last post and I thought this was the perfect time to share an update and share more […]