How to filter out the nonsense at work

Constantly asking "Why?" might not make you Mr. Popular around the office. But it will help you clearly understand the rationale behind your company's goals.

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When I first drafted this post, I tentatively called it how to get fired.

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Shane Parrish is a Canadian writer, blogger, and coffee lover living in Ottawa, Ontario. He is known for his blog, Farnam Street, which features writing on decision making, culture, and other subjects.