28 2023 December
Writing a Year in Review
If you asked me what year I went on vacation to Italy or took my parents and in-laws on a cruise to Alaska, I would...
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Blind Spots
When we had our family photos done the other day, my husband wore a purple shirt with a blazer. The kids commented that he looked...
Read More08 2023 December
The Gift of Clarity
I had one job at Facebook that I really, really wanted. I sought it, worked toward it, and asked for it. The first time I...
Read More01 2023 December
Why Grit Trumps Genius: The Resilience Needed to Found a Startup
Note From Deb: Each month, my goal is to bring you a different perspective than the ones you’ve heard from me before. Over the course...
Read More16 2023 November
Learning vs. Impact
After 11 years at Facebook, I woke up one day and realized something: I had gotten good at my job. I knew how to get...
Read More09 2023 November
How to Land at a Fast-Paced Startup
Note From Deb: I often get asked to write about life at a startup. While I have invested in and advised startups, I haven’t actually...
Read More03 2023 November
Ask Me Anything: Family Edition
This week, I decided to reach into my virtual mailbag and pull out a few questions I’ve gotten recently from readers. My hope is that...
Read More27 2023 October
One Foot in Front of the Other
Photo by Avelino Calvar Martinez from Burst There are weeks when writing this newsletter feels like a chore. Sometimes I have to drag myself over...
Read More19 2023 October
Perception Is Reality
Photo by Bud Helisson on Unsplash I once went to an event where I spoke to two siblings. I had met them both before, but...
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