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Tired of being the go-to person with nothing to show for it? Ready to build something that’s finally yours? Over the next 30 days, I’m writing 30 Atomic Essays for the quiet rebels, the late bloomers, the misfit strategists on @typeshare_co: typeshare.co/spikysense

@CruiseCurrentHq @onlyyou_5510 Gotta admit - I love the neurodivergent creativity in this “show your work” response the best - if thus were an interview case study, hands down this would be the person I’d hire for out-of-the box thinking.

@onlyyou_5510 I just love Maths 🙂

Brain test 98% failed

@stacktv can you guys just post at least 4-5 episodes per week of The Block S 20 instead of just having only 10 eps - I’m cancelling, if you guys can’t figure out how to secure the rights to post the remaining 42 eps of a show broadcast in 2024! Not worth the sub!

@MickyGee944 @ohhanxiety Me too!

@ohhanxiety I see eighteen.

It's not 8. How many birds are there? 🤔🤔

@FatAces @TELUSsupport Yeah this definitely makes me realize if they can’t get it back by 5 pm today - it’s been down for me since 12:30 then I’m going to be leaving as well - they won’t even say if they’re trying to fix it today!

@TELUSsupport @SpikySense Tomorrow is boxing day can't wait to switch to Rogers.

Our Service Status site is a fast way to get info about maintenance, outages, and unexpected events impacting your services. Sign up for notifications if there’s an outage in your area, or even report an outage or event yourself! telus.com/status youtube.com/watch?v=7aI05W…

@TELUSsupport just spoke to Ounayna at support and she was not the type of customer service person I’ve encountered in the 26 years of dealing with Telus - telling me that she had no clue what’s going on and just be patient - that’s a helluva support team!!!

@TELUSsupport Well you’re working for Telus - of course it works for you - I’m trying to manage an Xmas gathering and get the internet up for a video so I don’t have time to do your job as I’ve already been on hold for over 90 minutes - when is this going to be fixed 2 hours 2 days??

@SpikySense That's very strange. I have just tried the link on my mobile not on Wi-Fi and I do not get that message. Can you send us a DM with a screenshot of the error?

@TELUSsupport @TELUSsupport I can’t even get past the first page to confirm the outage because it tells me to use WiFi for more accurate location and if I had WiFi would I even be reporting anything ??!!!

@SpikySense Hello - We currently have an outage in multiple communities in Ontario. Service technicians have been engaged, and investigation is ongoing. For updates please visit telus.com/en/on/outages

@jwestlake74 @TELUS Im having an outage in Toronto as well

@TELUS #PureFiber Internet outage in oshawa Ontario

@MamaBeFrugal @MdBreathe I agree - I was told to avoid Tylenol when I was pregnant over 30 years ago so I’m surprised a doctor, no less, has never heard of this - many drugs are not recommended during pregnancy including caffeine so don’t see anything conspiratorial about this - just common sense?

@MdBreathe It's on the bottle. Always has been...

After 4 pregnancies and practicing medicine for 20+ years, this is the first time I’ve heard this.

5 Career Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again open.substack.com/pub/oraltext38…

@blogTO And then we complain about our health care system wait times burdened by a lot of couch potato condo dwellers who need exercise and could maybe benefit from trying to catch a few homeruns themselves. #firstworldproblem

Home runs are strictly prohibited at the most Toronto baseball field ever blogto.com/sports_play/20… #Toronto

@Gopic @rawsalerts Agree on the analysis but from my angle I am deducting another point for not sticking the landing on her dismount.

@rawsalerts I would rate this middle finger a 8.5/10 Centering very good Finger length Approximate straightness and level also very good Facial expression (Bonus)

🚨#WATCH: As BBC News opens with anchor Maryam Moshiri was caught giving the middle finger live on the broadcast before transitioning to delivering the morning news

@JamesCridland @CastroPodcasts @Podnews Wow - says it all! I was checking back to find an ETA on the export link. Looks like manual transfer of my subs is the only option to get my podcast life back on track. Thx for sharing news that seems to be deliberately omitted by Castro. I now DEMAND my recent renewal fee back!

@CastroPodcasts @Podnews It looks like it's the end of the road. podnews.net/update/castro-…

Quick update: We're still working on the server issue. We initially thought it would be a simple fix. However, further attempts to resolve it revealed an abnormal spike in our database load, causing a timeout when fetching events. As of now, the team is in the progress of setting up a database replacement, which might take some time. We aim to have this completed ASAP. Again, we're really sorry about this! We'll keep you updated.

@DavidMNeuman @Nicolascole77 Was leaving work 1 day & a female exec came to the door several steps before me - she stopped to allow me to catch up AND offer to open the door for her - & not one word of thanks when I did. My respect for her evaporated in that moment of entitlement.

@Nicolascole77 #4 is criminally underrated. The other week, someone didn't hold the door open for me. I was holding my son. That tells me a lot. I always try to hold the door open, even for multiple people walking behind each other.

12 little things that show people you’re intelligent—without you having to say it: I was at a breakfast meeting not too long ago. Four people sat around a small table on the outdoor deck of a nice hotel, right on the beach. One of the women ordered two boxes of avocado toast from the café. “For us to share,” she said. My first thought was, “How are we going to share avocado toast in those boxes?” The man we were meeting with started talking about his venture, and as I was listening, I noticed the woman tearing the lids and sides off the boxes. When she was done, the untouched slices of avocado toasted sat on a bed of cardboard, out in the open for us to share. I immediately chalked her up as being a smart person, and someone I would enjoy working with. Whether we realize it or not, our actions say much more about us than words do. This is a big theme that I reflected on writing my book of daily meditations, Slow Down, Wake Up. We judge each other based on the way we act, not the way we say we act. Keeping this in mind, here are 12 little things that show people you’re intelligent—without you having to say it. 1. Showing up on time. The most simple indicator of all. If you are late, you are disrespectful. It doesn’t matter the circumstance—unless the other party is luckily in the same boat (both of you enduring the same traffic). But still, it’s always best to be the one on time. Rule of thumb: if you’re not early, you’re late. 2. Dressing appropriately. Some people say, “It’s always better to be overdressed.” I disagree. Being overdressed is the same issue as being underdressed, except you’re probably a lot less comfortable. But they still highlight the same issue: you didn’t do enough due diligence to figure out what would be appropriate to wear. Take the time to understand where you’re going and what the expectation is. That way, you’ll present yourself in the best light possible. 3. Remembering the little things. “The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” — William Morris If you can recall the small stuff, people will think fondly of you forever. Something as simple as, “I got you black, no cream, because I remember you telling me you didn’t drink dairy,” can turn someone into your best friend. And that’s because listening shows you care. 4. Holding the door open. When I was growing up and walking beside my mother, every door we would approach she would stand in front of and wait. She would wait for me to open it for her. I love that she taught me that. Such a small act, with any human being, shows your willingness to put others before yourself. 5. The art on your walls. Ever walk into an office, or someone’s home and think, “Wow, this person must be fascinating.” How you keep your space shows others what speaks to you. What motivates you. What interests you, and what you believe is worth looking at on a daily basis. Choose things that give depth to your character. 6. Your shoes. This isn’t about buying what’s most expensive, or what’s trendy. Your style of shoes say a lot about you, as a person. They are one of the few things a person can wear that is clearly representative of their personality. For example, someone could be wearing old jeans and a t-shirt, but with nice shoes, you immediately classify them as someone who is deliberate. Your shoes say a lot about you. 7. When you take notes. The most obvious example happens with a restaurant server. An unintelligent restaurant server will try to impress you by not taking out their notepad to jot down your order. An intelligent server will realize they have far more to lose than they do to gain by taking this risk, and will make notes as needed. The same goes for just about anything in life. Why risk your friend’s pickup order? Why risk your boss’s coffee request? Why risk losing your business partner’s ideas from the meeting? Taking notes shows you would rather things get done, and done right. 8. The state of your desktop. How vulnerable do you feel showing someone your desktop? If there are files everywhere, that’s a clear sign you’re disorganized and out of sorts. But imagine someone looking at a clean, well-organized desktop with a handful of clearly labeled folders. What sort of conclusion would they draw about you? 9. Spending money wisely. I’m all for enjoying yourself, but how you spend your money is a very clear reflection of your values as a person. Who you spend it on. Where and when. This can say a lot about you — whether you always realize it or not. 10. How you invest your time. The activities you call your own are arguably the most powerful indicator to your priorities as a person. Do you spend your time working on yourself? Or do you squander it trying to remain distracted from the things that truly matter? We are all a reflection of how we invest our time. 11. The foods you eat. Your body is your temple. What you eat and how you prioritize taking care of yourself says more about you than you might realize. It shows what matters to you (instant gratification or long-term health). It shows discipline, consistency. And it speaks volumes about the relationship you have with yourself. You are what you eat. 12. Your circle of friends. “You are the reflection of the five people you spend the most time with.” Who we associate with speaks volumes about our outlook on life, our beliefs, our goals, and what we find most important in life. If you want to meet the right people, hang around the right people. And if you want to improve yourself, spend time with people who value self-improvement.

@Herbert61240540 Thanks - I’ll check it out!

@SpikySense I use PocketCast

Dear Castro users: We're aware of the current database issue and working hard to resolve this as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience here. Thank you for your patience and support!

@Concern70732755 With pedestrians jaywalking/crossing on advance green, motorized scooters driving 30km/h on sidewalks, cars going airborne through customs, truckers creating blockades - why are we still so reluctant to just vote for change - oh wait, it's the bloody TRAFFIC to get to the poll!

This is downtown Toronto -do we not have laws ? Why aren’t they being enforced !!

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