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    Tag: career


  1. The importance of mentors

    Reflecting on my college mentor Lisa Bauer and missing that unique relationship - someone older and wiser who opens doors and advocates for you.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sun 05 November 2023
    In:Personal

  2. My first month of real teaching

    Teaching two in-person Introduction to Business sections at DVC is exhausting but rewarding - authenticity, preparation, and stamina are key.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Thu 10 February 2022
    In:Personal

  3. Above-average mediocrity

    Reflections on being successful but not extraordinary, exploring the psychology of high achievers stuck in comfortable mediocrity.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sun 10 October 2021
    In:Personal

  4. I'm now an adjunct!

    Becoming an adjunct business professor at DVC, where my grandfather once performed in choir, to teach digital marketing and bring real-world experience to students.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Sat 24 October 2020
    In:Personal

  5. Why I’m applying to be an instructor at DVC

    Cover letter explaining why I want to teach digital marketing at Diablo Valley College to help local students access tech sector opportunities.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Thu 17 October 2019
    In:Personal

  6. Lifestyle over money

    Reflecting on career paths with successful college friends, choosing freedom and lifestyle over traditional high-earning corporate tracks in mid-30s life decisions.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Thu 20 September 2018
    In:Personal

  7. The importance of having experience

    Reflecting on a decade since grad school: why voters value private sector experience, parenthood, and community involvement in political candidates.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Wed 11 July 2018
    In:Politics

  8. Overcoming stage fright: Why mid-career professionals need startups

    Why 40s-50s professionals should join startups: failure stigma is myth, experience is valued, and perks like equity and flexibility beat corporate jobs.

    By:Ryan Buckley
    On:Wed 22 June 2016
    In:Business