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Hey friends,

I'm in London (England, not Ontario) and everyone is asking why I'm here and what I'm doing––except my Mum. (She's Australian so I can spell it that way).

My Mum is asking, "Why not?"

"Fall, you idiot."

In Assyrian we have a saying, "Don't lower yourself." It's one part self-respect and another part pride, and it's the pride portion I take issue with.

I have seen far too many people in my life forego incredible connections and opportunity (myself included) because pride was a thing. A very stupid thing in these cases.

In my belief, pride goes as far as love. And then it cowers––and it should.

When we love a place, we find ourselves wanting to be there every second.

A song? On repeat for days, weeks on end.

A person? Forget about it.

But lots of people don't want to succumb to love. They see it as a bad thing.

"I really want to live in this city but there's no reason..."

Love is the reason.

"I really want to make an album, but there's no reason..."

Love is the reason.

"I really want to call this person, but there's no reason..."

Should I keep going?

Fall, darling.

Not for nothing, of course. But definitely for love.

Standing tall is nice and all, but the mud and clouds make for such a richer view.

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📈 Behind the Business: Tips for Landing a Remote Job

May I be the first to say that remote work is not for everybody? It's just an option, and it's glammed up a lot.

But yes, every time I see someone behind a bar, I remember those days and it is a massively different thing. So, since lots of people have been asking, I'm going to dedicate this section to those who want a remote job (forward to your friends).

1. Remote work revolves around technology. Not all of it, but the kind of creative, fun, writing, designing, talking to people virtually that you're envisioning in a coffee shop? That does often revolve around tech, even if it's not exactly a "tech job." If you're applying online, list and look for software you're familiar using. Things like Google Workspace, Squarespace, Wordpress, Zoom, Notion––the more specific, the better.
2. Your work should precede you. Are you a freakin wizard at organizing projects? Share. That. Shit. Show your excel spreadsheet, you nerd. Take a screenshot (here's my favorite screenshot tool for mac). You can literally teach people when to think of you if you do this enough.
3. Reach out and offer to help. My lovely new intern Isabella did this, and now she gets credit hours and I get a wonderful smart young woman to help with creative projects. And yes, this works for paid projects too. A friend reached out about wanting to build more databases, she got it. Just ask, it doesn't hurt anything but your choke-hold of a comfort zone.
4. Build some runaway. You're an adult, you have responsibilities. Save and work smart. Talk to people who have done it before (and not the ones who will lie to you and tell you how easy it was; talk to people who tell the truth).

⚡️ Quickhits

• When you need comforting words, take them from the only person whose opinion counts.
• But are you a Blithering Pear? I made this silly quiz to help you find out what Angry Fruit you are (which clearly was made out of love). I feel like the characters would make a cool coloring book.
• Take it to heart: Still a powerful reminder on working smarter.

That's it from me today. 💃🏻

Have a great week!

​Love this ❤️❤️❤️​
​Dig it 👍👍​
​Do better 😕​

Tanya Moushi ("moo-shee"),
​Moushi & Co. | Daily Inspire
​Designing Good Business

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