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Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [16:44] Insights from Conversations [21:30] Making The Decision [23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources Mentioned Sebastian Junger The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Donald Trump Elon Musk Steve Bannon Russell Vought Derek Sivers Sumner Crenshaw Brian Fretwell at Finding Good Chad Littlefield The Thought Leaders Practice by Matt Church Simon Cowell Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Is it legitimate, and can it be trusted? How are you feeling? What questions come to your mind? Where does your mind go? Are you seeking safety? Would this have been an adrenaline rush as you raced to send the resignation response? What an "enhanced standard" regarding loyalty and trustworthiness was? What are these new "enhanced standards?" Are they beyond what my Constitutional oath requires? If I don't resign, how bright will the target on my back glow? My leadership has supported all my work, but would termination direction come from higher up the chain of command? What would you recommend if we talked over coffee? What questions would you ask? How would you use listening? How would you use silence? How is this scenario playing out in your mind and body? What is coming to the surface for you? How might that influence what you are about to say to me? What are the chances of my name popping on a list and getting fired? How about the chances of being part of an official Reduction in Force and early retirement? Would the administration make a better offer? What do I know about the pending job market? What did I expect the workplace to be like and did I want to be there as the contractions took place? Will the administration pay me through the end of September or will they renege? Can I sufficiently build the Curated Questions business to transition by 1 October? - Do I have the faith or confidence to step into this future as a sole practitioner and grow Curated Questions into all I envisioned? Was this purpose calling? What would I expect the job market to look like at the end of summer if I hadn't developed the income streams to maintain our lifestyle? What is your recommendation? Did it change from your initial recommendation? Where in your body are you feeling the uncertainty? Are you processing this scenario in parallel with your decision as if you had received the email? What additional questions should I have considered? Who else should I have consulted with? How would you have changed my risk rating? What is the correct length of the pregnant pause before making an important announcement? What processes would you use in my circumstance, and what would be different? What questions are at the top of your list to get to a decision? Who would be the members of your pantheon you would counsel with to gain clarity? Apart from the heady analysis, what other key practices would you include in your journey through a similar situation?…

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Advanced | 【对话】跨国婚姻和跨国情侣在网络上本来就是热门话题 | [Dialogue] International marriages and cross-border couples have always been the hot topics online | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:08

há 3 dias1:08

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The dialogue centers on international marriage experiences, with Lin Meng encouraging Zhang Ying to share her life with her Belgian husband on social media platforms. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Intermediate | 【对话】家庭氛围对人影响很大 | [Dialogue] The family atmosphere has a significant impact on people | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:08

há 3 dias1:08

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The conversation discusses Gao Jin's excellent personality traits and their origins. They believe his good character, patience, and enthusiasm in communication are closely related to his family environment. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Beginner | 体育课我想选乒乓球 | I want to choose table tennis for my PE class | Mandarin Chinese Story 0:42

há 3 dias0:42

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Two classmates are discussing their choice of physical education class. Zhang Li, who has learned table tennis since childhood, plans to choose table tennis course to get good grades. Gao Yue also wants to choose table tennis because it's a good opportunity to learn for free. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Advanced | 中国首只“现金奶牛”ETF上市 | China's First "Cash Cow" ETF Listed | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:20

há 10 dias1:20

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During economic downturns, ordinary investors tend to adopt a more conservative investment approach. To address the changing mindset of mutual fund and stock investors, China has recently launched a "Cash Cow" ETF. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Intermediate | Deepseek已经被实际应用在各行各业 | Deepseek has been practically applied in various industries | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:05

há 10 dias1:05

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According to reports, major hospitals in China have already adopted Deepseek and introduced AI-based medical consultations. Judging from the news, using Deepseek to address challenges in traditional industries has become increasingly common in China. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Beginner | 她爸爸在大学里教大学生打乒乓球 | Her father teaches college students how to play table tennis at the university | Mandarin Chinese Story 0:38

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Zhang Li's father is a university ping pong instructor, which allowed her to start playing from an early age. Gao Jin expresses his envy of Zhang Li's fortunate upbringing circumstances. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Advanced | 【对话】做了父母后我才明白，养育之恩真的无法报答 | [Dialogue] It was only after becoming a parent that I realized the grace of upbringing is truly impossible to repay | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:09

há 17 dias1:09

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Zhang Ying discusses her dedication as a mother in terms of time, energy, and money, although she knows these investments may not bring direct returns. Lin Meng comforts her by saying these investments help broaden the child's horizons and develop a positive mindset. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Intermediate |【对话】我也很喜欢《甄嬛传》 | [Dialogue] I Also Really Like "Empresses in the Palace" | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:04

há 17 dias1:04

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The dialogue centers on the viewing experience of "Empresses in the Palace". Both participants express their appreciation for the drama, highlighting its rewatch value, the excellent performances of both main and supporting actors. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Beginner | 我妈自学了英语 | My mom taught herself English | Mandarin Chinese Story 0:43

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The conversation is about Gao Yue sharing her mother's emphasis on English education. Although her mother didn't learn English when she was young, she taught herself English because she believed it was useful. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Beginner | 你不觉得APP推送的内容大都很无聊吗？ | Don’t you think most of the content pushed by apps is quite boring? | Mandarin Chinese Story 0:39

há 24 dias0:39

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Gao Jin and Li Yang discussed about APP content recommendations. Li Yang explained that by liking his preferred videos, the APP's algorithm would adjust to push content that matches his interests. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Advanced | 马斯克转发小红书博主制作的科幻动画 | Elon Musk Shares Sci-Fi Animations Created by a Xiaohongshu Blogger | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:19

há 24 dias1:19

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A Little Red Book blogger's sci-fi animations were repeatedly reposted by Musk. Despite the time-consuming and lonely creative process, the blogger persisted in creation. His creative purpose is not for traffic, but to show his personal imagination of the sci-fi world. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Intermediate | 相爱简单，相处太难 | Falling in love is easy, but getting along is too hard | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:08

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The lyrics "Love is simple, but getting along is difficult" resonates with many people's feelings.Many people might come together because of "true love," but to stay together long-term, both parties must face the tests of reality. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Beginner | 出国就是事儿多 | Going abroad really comes with a lot of hassles | Mandarin Chinese Story 0:32

há 4 weeks0:32

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Gao Yue and Zhang Li are preparing for their first international trip. While Gao Yue was too excited to sleep, Zhang Li felt nervous after reading the tour guide's information. Gao Yue reassured her that they would become accustomed to international travel after more experiences. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Advanced | 【对话】我打算搬出来自己住 | 【Dialogue】I'm planning to move out and live on my own | Mandarin Chinese Story 1:10

há 4 weeks1:10

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Zhang Jun plans to move out and live independently, mainly to better focus on his video creation work. Wang Jun shows understanding and support, believing that one should live independently when financially capable. Join other motivated learners on your Chinese learning journey with maayot. Receive a daily Chinese reading in Mandarin Chinese, for your level. Full text in Chinese, daily quiz to test your understanding, one-click dictionary, new words, and more. Join other learners at https://www.maayot.com…

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Intermediate | 【对话】你不能靠记忆力来支撑工作 | [Dialogue] You can't rely on memory to support your work | Mandarin Chinese Story 0:58

há 4 weeks0:58