The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Vol. 1: Deus lo Vult

Once someone shows an interest in you, the final impression they take should be the strongest

This is what you call an intelligent conversation. It’s the type that doesn’t occur unless the person you’re talking to is interested in finding out how smart you are. This is delightful. It’s what being an adult member of society is all about

It’s also important to avoid convoluted explanations. The only way to prevent pointless meetings is to thoroughly establish common understanding

Rule number one of making a presentation: Declare estimates with confidence. And while it’s important to be creative, make sure your forecast is reliable. A presentation is meaningless if your points don’t reach your audience

It seems like getting some name recognition will be good for my career as a young elite, although the nail that sticks out gets hammered down. I need to keep an eye out for ways to keep my fame under control.

As the problem ultimately boils down to cost, I have to raise mine as high as possible. And a marketing strategy is always imperative. I need to put myself out there. Giving it my all, never letting a prime chance to self-promote pass me by. In other words, making the most of every opportunity. If I can manage that, life will become rather enjoyable.