Tag Archives: career

beautiful sentences

Posted on April 13, 2026 by msw blog

When I began my career as a reporter, I had an editor who told me, “Neal, the trick is to write with your verbs.” He explained that we all think in weak verbs—I walked, I ate. The trick is to … Continue reading →

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The journey is personal

Posted on November 13, 2025 by msw blog

“Don’t get stuck on the idea that you need to plan out the full projection of your life and career when you’re 18 or just starting out in college. You can absolutely refocus later on if you need to or … Continue reading →

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Question of the day

Posted on September 15, 2025 by msw blog

What’s a path you almost took but didn’t?  Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I … Continue reading →

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college student wonders how people choose their jobs

Posted on July 3, 2025 by msw blog

i’ve nearly finished my first year of college, and though it feels early, the pressures to intern and choose a field have started, from both my family and people at school. I’ve elected not to intern this summer, since I … Continue reading →

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Diversity and Merit Aren’t Enemies

Posted on March 29, 2025 by msw blog

I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader I am a blind federal worker … Continue reading →

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