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Getting request for comment on the "should Democrats shut down the government?" question in the family & friends group chats (and the new podcast isn't up yet), so I'll just post my response here:
This is really interesting, and makes me think a little bit about how I “sell” myself and the things I want to do within my job, or when changing jobs. The practice of painting a compelling picture of a possible future is something I think of as a leadership tool, but it seems like it bears on personal positioning as well.
Also I would definitely buy a coffee mug with a bunch of “how to make/drink coffee” test cases printed on the side.