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Paul Blackwell

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Ryan Paugh Hey you guys. I'm putting together an official #Brazen Twitter List for members living in the San Francisco slash Bay Area. I've done it for a few of our other high-volume cities and you guys are next. This is a great way to connect w/ other local Brazen peeps, schedule meet ups and all sorts of other stuff. Leave your Twitter ID below as a reply and we will add you to the list.

95 weeks ago from Bay Area Bunch and San Francisco, CA

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12 weeks ago

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12 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Wow! All of you Brazen members in Chicago have been pretty quiet. Let's liven things up a little! I just started creating some official Twitter Lists for Brazen members in different cities around the country. I'm hoping that it helps you guys meet new people in the community and stay connected. Leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we'll add you to the Brazen Chicago Twitter List that we're creating over here >> http://twitter.com/BrazenCareerist/brazen-in-chicago

99 weeks ago from The Windy City Crew, Chicago Information Technology and Young Professionals of Chicago 1 more

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50 weeks ago

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45 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Hey all you Washington D.C. people!!! I want to start creating some Twitter Lists by city to help Brazen members connect w/ each other locally. I'm starting w/ Washington D.C. because I know that you all are an engaged bunch. So leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we will make sure to add you to the Official Brazen D.C. Twitter List.

100 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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55 weeks ago

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54 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Hey Austin! At Olga's request we're going to create a #Brazen Twitter List for all of the fine people down in/around Austin, TX. Leave your Twitter ID below and we'll start building the list tomorrow morning!

97 weeks ago from Austin Texas

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80 weeks ago

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79 weeks ago

Ryan Healy Here's a little motivation from Mike Arrington. "There are lots of things that I will probably never experience in this life. Military combat. Being dictator of a small central American country. Dunking a basketball...Or walking on Mars. But one thing I have been, and will always be, is an entrepreneur. And damnit that feels pretty good. Because if I was a lawyer right now I’d always have wondered if I had what it takes to do something more adventurous with my life than work for someone else."

81 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs and Upstarts!

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JRandom42: After seeing far too many friends who have crashed spectacularly as enterpreneurs, bankrupting themselves and their family and friends, ...MoreAfter seeing far too many friends who have crashed spectacularly as enterpreneurs, bankrupting themselves and their family and friends, financially, physically, mentally and emotionally, I think I'll heed Harry Callahan's advice from "Magnum Force".

"A man's got to know his liimitations."

And for me and millions of others, enterprenuership is just a quick way to financial disaster, because we don't have that focus, ability and mindset. I'll just keep on earning a good salary, "working for The Man".
80 weeks ago

j morgan: Ryan, Love the comparison re: lawyere and entrepreneurs. At one time in my life I was gunnn hoooo about being the former! And then I came to my ...MoreRyan, Love the comparison re: lawyere and entrepreneurs. At one time in my life I was gunnn hoooo about being the former! And then I came to my senses and stayed true to my creative constant adventurous soul. Unfortunately all my lawyer friends have left this earth and my entrepreneur friends still offer me free advice!
80 weeks ago

Paul Blackwell Ever wonder why your unread emails keep piling up, or why your Netflix cue is so strangely large? I just came across an article on procrastination that really hit home for me. It's off of a really interesting blog that explains things in a different way than conventional thought: http://bit.ly/d9sCpl check it out!

82 weeks ago

Ed Barrientos: Paul, great article! I think it's true that we all procrastinate, but only those who are aware of their bad habits have a chance to overcome ...MorePaul, great article! I think it's true that we all procrastinate, but only those who are aware of their bad habits have a chance to overcome them. Thanks for passing the article along. I have already forwarded it to a whole bunch of my friends, who need to read it carefully:)
82 weeks ago

Mark W.: I agree - it is a great article. The older I get, the faster time flies, and the more I realize how important it is to schedule and impose ...MoreI agree - it is a great article. The older I get, the faster time flies, and the more I realize how important it is to schedule and impose deadlines for myself. You may be interested in another article ( http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/30/procrastination.economics/index.html ) which brings up many of the same points as the article above and more including monetary contracts to fight procrastination.
81 weeks ago

Paul Blackwell Besides Brazen, what other social media tools are recruiters using to find job candidates? How often do you find employable people on Twitter?

84 weeks ago from Citi

Amy Ng: Hi Paul, the Citi recruiting team also uses Facebook, Twitter and Linked In. We have individual profiles and Citigroup Jobs Fan pages. So far, we ...MoreHi Paul, the Citi recruiting team also uses Facebook, Twitter and Linked In. We have individual profiles and Citigroup Jobs Fan pages. So far, we have had the most hiring success on LinkedIn, followed by FB. We are beginning to scratch the surface on how to search Twitter for candidates.
84 weeks ago

New job Field Communications Assistant

90 weeks ago from the company American Federation of Labor- Congress of Industrial Organizations

New job Sr Ops Analyst- Procedural Writer

90 weeks ago from the company Bank of America

New job Talent Partner

90 weeks ago from the company Take Care Health Systems

Ryan Paugh Hey guys -- I've been activity creating Twitter Lists for Brazen members in cities around the country and now it's Boston's turn. Leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we'll add you to the list over here >> http://twitter.com/#/list/BrazenCareerist/brazen-in-boston I'm hoping that by doing this more of you guys will get the opportunity to connect locally and help each other out. Let help bring our community together on a local level!

99 weeks ago from Beantown Bloggers, Boston and Boston University Alumni and Students 1 more

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Jay Neely: @JayNeely
95 weeks ago

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92 weeks ago

Paul Blackwell As a new college senior I often find myself looking back and wondering if I would have approached my undergrad education the same if I had another chance. I've found it hard picking a single academic discipline as the type of education that I've received so far. In addition, I feel that I've learned the most important information outside of school. Does anyone else feel this way too?

101 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads

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Sara Gallagher: @Jessica, yep! It was really interesting.
99 weeks ago

Nate Boguszewski: You major does matter, but not as much as you think. Pick a discipline with which you can get down on the pedagogical level. Find a field in which ...MoreYou major does matter, but not as much as you think. Pick a discipline with which you can get down on the pedagogical level. Find a field in which the people think like you - or don't think like you at all - and then tailor your own intellectual pursuits to fit that field's framework.

Business majors don't all go out and open retail shops, or franchises, or even become entrepreneurs. Teachers don't all go out to teach English or Math or American History. Think of the major as a foundation, a point of reference, and then approach your studies like one of those ancient Greek guys that really appreciated learning for the sake of it.
94 weeks ago

Paul Blackwell In Dan Pink's book, A Whole New Mind, he talks about how MFAs are the new MBAs. It may have been an exaggeration to make a point toward creative thinking, but I was wondering: what are everyone's plans for graduate education? I personally can't think of a reason/program that would advance my career (or be worth the time and money). What kinds of graduate educations do you think will be important for the future?

100 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads

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Mae Buzen: Sara, leadership is certain one good thing to learn from an MBA program. Actually, there are many degree programs that are shifting the focus away ...MoreSara, leadership is certain one good thing to learn from an MBA program. Actually, there are many degree programs that are shifting the focus away from mere management and toward leadership:

http://www.midpointers.com/leadership-programs.html
100 weeks ago

Paul Blackwell: Morehttp://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2010/06/28/mba/ I found this to be an interesting take on graduate education
99 weeks ago

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