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The “Settle In” Advice for New Jobs Is Dangerous

Introduction  When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact.  Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back  When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...

Adidas vs Puma: Story of two greatest brands

Introduction Today we will know about the story of Adidas and Puma. Very few people know that Adidas and Puma were founded by two brothers, Adolf Dassler and Rudolf Dassler. We will also see how they became enemies and created the world's best shoe companies. Obviously, most of us do not know how the Dassler brothers became enemies and hence we will explore this fact today. We all know that Adidas and Puma are one of the biggest sports shoe brands in the world. Adolf Dassler founded Adidas and Rudolph Dassler founded Puma. Initial Days Both Adolf and Rudolph grew up in a very poor family of Germany and their father used to work in a shoe company. Their father taught them about the intricacies of the shoe business. Soon dazzler family started making home-made slippers. These slippers became quite popular in the town of Dazzler's family. After a few years, the Dazzler brothers started a sports shoe company and the company was named "The Dazzler Brothers Sports Shoe Company...