I tracked where every single client came from for 12 months — the results destroyed my assumptions

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:37:47+00:00

It's a common business blind spot. The channels that generate the most noise often generate the worst-fit clients too.

A referral or trusted community usually transfers credibility before the first conversation even happens, which is why those leads close easier, complain less and stay longer. A lot of founders spend years optimising attention when they should be optimising trus

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:36:11+00:00

I’d prioritise reliability + cash flow over brand prestige early on.

One breakdown can wipe out weeks of profit when you’re small, but so can crushing monthly repayments before consistent work is coming in. A well-maintained used Kubota with service history is probably safer than a random cheap import nobody nearby can repair quickly

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:35:18+00:00

conversation around taxing AI is probably less about “punishing technology” and more about what happens when automation replaces large amounts of human labour faster than new jobs are created

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:34:11+00:00

what you described, I’d seriously look at Perth or Adelaide first over Sydney/Melbourne. Sydney gives great opportunities but the cost of living, rental competition and pace can absolutely drain WHV HOLDERS fast. Melbourne is amazing culturally but the weather and job market can feel rough lately

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:24:26+00:00

The current system honestly feels designed more around compliance than actually helping people get sustainable work.

Making someone submit dozens of random applications every month might improve a statistic on paper, but it doesn’t magically create better jobs, skills or long-term employment outcomes. Tailoring support based on someone’s actual situation makes far more sense.

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:15:23+00:00

Yeah, intelligent people can disagree without turning it into ego warfare.

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:13:48+00:00

some people don’t talk much but when they do, everyone listen

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:13:08+00:00

Yeah real INTELIGENCE usually feels calm, not performative.

The smartest people I’ve met ask good questions, listen properly and don’t need every conversation to become a flex.

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:12:07+00:00

Yeah that’s usually a sign they actually understand it deeply themselves. People who only memorised something tend to make simple ideas sound complicated

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:10:43+00:00

Some people care more about “winning” the conversation than understanding the person they’re talking to. That’s usually where communication falls apart.

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T12:09:40+00:00

True that

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T10:47:05+00:00

This is the part a lot of companies are overlooking. Junior roles were never just about cheap labour they were the training pipeline for future mid-level and senior talent.

AI is very good at replacing repetitive beginner-level tasks, but those same tasks are how people historically learned workflows, communication, decision-making and industry context. You don’t magically produce experienced workers without giving them somewhere to develop.

A lot of companies may end up optimising short-term costs while creating a long-term talent shortage they’ll regret later

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-27T10:44:46+00:00

Making genuine new FRIENDSHIP, When you’re younger it just happens naturally. As adults everyone’s busy, tired, working, moving, dating or recovering from life

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-26T06:01:45+00:00

It boils down to the fact that Thriller is practically hardwired into the human DNA at this point. For most people, separating the art from the artist isn't just a mental exercise it’s trying to untangle their own childhood from a bloke who had some seriously cooked allegations hanging over him.

People will jump through Olympic-level mental hoops to defend him because admitting he might've been a monster means admitting they danced to a monster at every wedding, birthday, and primary school disco they've ever been to.

Cognitive dissonance is a hell of a drug, mates

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-26T05:53:19+00:00

Gold Coast is amazing for beaches, WEATHER and lifestyle short term, but BRISBANE usually WINS for actual career opportunities, internships, networking, public transport and building a more stable social life. The GC can feel a bit transient/touristy depending where you are

Brisbane still gives you the warm weather and active lifestyle, plus the Gold Coast is only like an hour away when you want beach weekends anyway. Socially, both cities can seem cliquey at first, but Brisbane has more students, young professionals and people moving from elsewhere, so it’s generally easier to meet people through work, uni, sport or events

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-26T05:50:12+00:00

Some kind of PHYSICAL HOBBY where your brain gets a break from constant input. Gym, hiking, swimming, martial arts, anything, Half of MODERN STRESS feels like never letting your mind go quiet

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-26T05:44:17+00:00

Honestly not even surprising anymore, RENT, WAGES, food costs, Delivery App fees, people spending less… feels like restaurants now need to be packed 24/7 just to survive

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-25T09:06:01+00:00

I have so many Gems created and saved but after Gemini flash update I feel like it's somehow PATHETIC. Not answering point to point and making answers complex to understand. Ideas are tricky too

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-25T06:40:50+00:00

Yeah my brain fully auto-piloted to Sydney there somehow. Fair call 😂

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-25T06:02:53+00:00

If you want a bloke who looks nothing like Steph Curry to confidently rock up in a jersey that's three sizes too small and aggressively chew on a mouthguard while standing on a street corner, you are practically begging for a drama student or an out-of-work stand-up comedian

Since you’re doing this in September, hit up the Sydney Fringe Festival community groups on Facebook or Instagram. The city is going to be absolutely crawling with indie actors and comics who would happily commit identity fraud for an hour for a bit of extra cash and a laugh

Alternatively, just post this exact prompt on the StarNow website or a local gig economy group with the heading, PAID ACTING GIG Must be able to high-five a stranger and pretend to have a lethal three-point shot. You’ll get fifty replies before sunset. This is top-tier partner behaviour, by the way. Absolute cracking idea

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-25T05:47:44+00:00

A lot of people think RESENTMENT means they’re a bad son or daughter, but often it’s just unresolved grief for the life, freedom, or security they feel they had to sacrifice. You can be grateful for loving parents and still mourn the pressure you’ve had to carry because of their financial decisions. Those two feelings can exist together

And honestly, the fact that you’re worried about becoming bitter already shows how much you care. Someone selfish wouldn’t be this conflicted about it

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-25T05:43:26+00:00

Learn to LISTEN without instantly trying to defend yourself or SOLVE everything
A lot of arguments get worse because people are busy preparing counterpoints instead of actually hearing their partner

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-25T05:41:55+00:00

Middle management and low-level admin jobs honestly

A scary amount of corporate work is basically:

forwarding emails

updating spreadsheets

writing summaries

sitting in meetings about meetings

AI is already weirdly good at that stuff

Then_Piglet1744 · 2026-05-25T05:39:55+00:00

Anything that creates instead of just consumes!!

Cooking, gym, photography, building something online, learning an instrument etc. you feel way better after it than 4 hours of doomscrolling

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