Writing Tips With Nikesh Shukla

Writing Tips With Nikesh Shukla

A Rare Yes

On the surprise a green light gave my friend... the surprise being, an existential crisis, because they were more accustomed to a red light.

Nikesh Shukla
Oct 17, 2024
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A few weeks ago, a friend got a yes on something. After the initial celebration, and me waiting the appropriate time before declaring myself available for the project that got the yes, I asked how they were doing. If they were celebrating.

Well, no, they said. Who even has the time?

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