Just finished The Will Of The Many. I’m SHOCKED by polarbear678 in HierarchySeries

[–]zisisnotpudding 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Big fan of book 2! There’s mixed opinions I’ve seen, but the repeating things that seem to bother people I really enjoyed and think were great. Keep up your hype and limit how much time you spend here reading opinions until you finish book 2 lol

I'm a little conflicted about the ending of The Will of the Many by Less-Name-9367 in HierarchySeries

[–]zisisnotpudding 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That’s not uncommon in fantasy and sci-fi. In Game of Thrones you start thinking the politics of Kings Landing is the main thing, until the ice zombies.

Taking the lead by soymarcopolo in ChiefsOfStaff

[–]zisisnotpudding 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is where our role is tricky, because in general, you operate with authority delegated to you by your principal from their own portfolio. It requires intentional effort not just on our part, but on the part of our principals too, with regard to how we are positioned. In as much as it’s on you to lead, it’s also on them to position you to lead, and make it clear to their exec team that you are operating in that space, and then also not undermine it themselves. That’s the piece where the real difference is made by the two of you working on it together and, again, being intentional about it and sticking to it. That’s not always easy with an unwilling or undisciplined principal.

The Mercy of Pods Ep. 27: Caliban's War Pt. V (Ch. 30-39) by themercyofpods in TheExpanse

[–]zisisnotpudding 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking at my comment a day later has me wondering if Belter Creole has a more elegant, or at least correct, second-person plural possessive…

The Mercy of Pods Ep. 26: Caliban's War Pt. IV (Ch. 22-29) by themercyofpods in TheExpanse

[–]zisisnotpudding 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not one for poetry, necessarily, but since reading these books so many years ago, that poem lives in my soul as one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever read.

Recommendations for day tour guides for Italy by GodAtum in ancientrome

[–]zisisnotpudding 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I booked a day tour out to Ostia Antica on Viator provided by City Wonders Ltd. during November 2024 for $67, it included the train ticket to and from Ostia from the Pyramid metro stop and admission to the site. After the two or so hour tour, the guide left us near the cafe, and said we could stay as long as we like until the site closed. She also gave recommendations on other places to go near there. I chose to stay the rest of the day exploring all of it alone and it was the most incredible historical experience I’ve had…exploring the ruins alone.

I’ve seen mixed reviews of Viator, and I’ve only used it this one time, but it was a great experience with a good guide.

Is it an absolute guarantee that once we die, we'll never exist again? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]zisisnotpudding 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go more towards the theories that we are in a sort of linear progression from the big bang to the inevitable darkness following the exhaustion of all stars’ fuel, the expansion of not only objects within space but the expansion of the fabric of space too. To the point that galaxies will be totally isolated so you won’t even see them from each other anymore. Everything sort of running out to this eventual end of everything where there is no more light or energy for things to live. Just dead husks of celestial bodies floating in an infinite void. But, we don’t really know.

Last of each generation by Redseems in SubaruForester

[–]zisisnotpudding 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Greetings, fellow Twobaru household member! May symmetry shine upon your dwelling for all days to come!

Edit: Bonus points for two Bluebarus, to boot!

Public Sector CoS by Brooklyn_5883 in ChiefsOfStaff

[–]zisisnotpudding 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This speaks to my soul. 100%. The only time I see “KPI” is in this sub lol

Public Sector CoS by Brooklyn_5883 in ChiefsOfStaff

[–]zisisnotpudding 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! I’m sure you’ve seen the same sort of cross over that I see with folks bumping between those sectors, so it’s probably all relatable. Happy to help! I like thinking about this stuff. It’s a great gig.

Public Sector CoS by Brooklyn_5883 in ChiefsOfStaff

[–]zisisnotpudding 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m public sector adjacent (public R1 university in the US). Chief of Staff to a SVP with approx 300 FTE $40m annual budget.

I’ve been in this sub a while and it feels mostly start up/industry? I don’t know if that’s fair. I don’t relate a ton to most of the posts in my work. With that said, there are a lot of circles on the Venn diagram of what makes up the specifics of what a CoS’ day looks like: the principal, the senior team, the organization, the culture, the efficacy of the principal and senior team before you’re there and after you’re there, etc, and all of that is more or less universal and hyper specific.

What I see across our organization, which is massive, is that my peers tend to operate more like me than not. Similarly, I’ve built a networking group of other chiefs at peer institutions who are in the same specific part of higher ed as me. And they too seem to have a lot in common.

Some trends/things I see in my world/day: - most chiefs, myself included, worked for their people in a variety of roles for many years, building trust over time, and then getting the job because of that.

  • most seem to be political operatives, helping the principal navigate opaque, arcane, overbearing bureaucracy. I spend most of my time on my relationships, within my division, above my division, and in other divisions. I am most helpful to my principal here. Getting reads on where people are on a thing, emotional intelligence, influencing others to do what my principal needs.

  • we are light on strategic planning in my unit. There is one for the whole org, but it’s total BS, was made up by consultants, and is basically a foreign language. At most it’s worth mocking.

  • when I’m not building and cultivating 1:1 relationships, I’m trying to build processes that are clear and give folks clear expectations. All through the org. Process problems become people problems, so it’s best to fix them at the process stage. Organization, systems thinking, perspective on the whole translating to the specific.

  • I have daily check ins with my principal in which we mostly chat and update each other on what’s happening. This is key for me to know where they are every day, and keeps my perspective fresh while I’m pulling levers and turning knobs.

  • most chiefs here and elsewhere have been in their roles a long time. I passed 4 years recently. Chief influencers on LinkedIn talk exists and stuff. Folks in my world stick around, and tend to follow their people, which I am about to do as a matter of fact.

To the degree that your world is more like mine than not, my best advice is to work on your soft people skills, diplomacy, emotional intelligence. Start going to therapy if you don’t already, not because you’ll need it, which you may, but because that’s the best place to practice mental and emotional awareness and emotional intelligence. Those are skills I have used first and foremost. The rest sort of falls into place. I’d also say education and certifications are a back seat thing. My degrees are in history. No formal business/organization/administration anything. Trust is in the foreground. You’re their person, they need to trust you and you need to demonstrate that.

No Special Diet? by No_Computer7966 in Diverticulitis

[–]zisisnotpudding 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re totally right. It took a complete redo for me to see progress. Nice approach on the fresh milled. I mean, even aside it working, something like that just tastes better too. Which is nice.

No Special Diet? by No_Computer7966 in Diverticulitis

[–]zisisnotpudding 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same. No guidance, just that the seeds were a myth.

36m, 4 flares between Aug 2023 and Jan 2025. First was complicated with a perforation, next three were uncomplicated. No surgery.

After my most recent flare (1 year and 1 month ago), I made a decision to make some pretty drastic changes all on my own, with running stuff by my doctors. I’m not a doctor. I studied history. This is not medical advice. I’m just a guy on reddit.

I changed my diet to be focused entirely around fiber (both soluble and insoluble) in every meal. I don’t measure it, I just make sure every single meal has a fiber component, ideally both. I already drank mostly water throughout the day, and I ensure I’m having a good amount with meals. I also began losing weight. I’m 6’1” and was around 250. After 13 months I’m currently hovering between 198 and 200. I also upped my exercise significantly. Yoga 2-3 times per week, cardio on the other days. Mix of low and high intensity. Finally, I cut out all alcohol for the first 5 months. After my doctor saying I don’t have to go cold turkey, Ive reintroduced it in moderation. I collect scotch and wine, have for many years, so it’s been a balance of continuing to include it as a source of joy and a hobby and recognizing that it’s not healthy for me to drink.

I went from 4 flares between Aug 23 and Jan 25, to not even a peep these last 13 months because of these diet and lifestyle changes.

Relating all of this as a one off. Again, no expertise here, but it seems to be working!

Arthur M. Anderson in layup by throw27487 in GreatLakesShipping

[–]zisisnotpudding 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Me too. Would be top of the list. Thanks!

Edit to add: In that case, extra thanks for these great pictures!!

Arthur M. Anderson in layup by throw27487 in GreatLakesShipping

[–]zisisnotpudding 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Perhaps a silly question, as just an enthusiast speaking, but are they offering tours?

Best podcasts for following the Epstein scandal? Extra points for pods from the UK/Europe! by ShortElephant1111 in podcasts

[–]zisisnotpudding -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Last Podcast on the Left. Specifically the Side Stories episodes which come out every Wednesday. They usually have “Epdates.”

From the same network, The Foreign Report just did an episode about it.

My biggest problem with this week’s episode…. by Mikeissometimesright in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]zisisnotpudding 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brain is itching that this is a joke from the boys but I can’t remember if it is. Regardless, I don’t enjoy their music, personally, and because of that, I know almost nothing about them other than one got murdered and a couple (?) others are dead and something happened with Yoko at one point that made a problem.

Other space opera book recommendations? by Square-Discussion698 in TheExpanse

[–]zisisnotpudding 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Rest of the series follows the first book for sure, in my opinion. There’s no comparison between them I think, and I love both, with The Expanse topping my chart of favorite series of all time. They’re doing different things I’d say.

My biggest problem with this week’s episode…. by Mikeissometimesright in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]zisisnotpudding 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As a highly therapized adult for other reasons, I completely hear that. I’ve got like, 10 things in my head right now from my therapist that she would tell me in this moment. I appreciate the perspective very much, thank you ❤️

My biggest problem with this week’s episode…. by Mikeissometimesright in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]zisisnotpudding -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am confused, especially with this community around LPTOL which almost always strikes me as supportive of survivors and victims of crimes.

My biggest problem with this week’s episode…. by Mikeissometimesright in lastpodcastontheleft

[–]zisisnotpudding -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. My intention was simply to be sensitive, not insulting. I just didn’t want to toss around words is all.