#AskPeshev 81: Unlearning Is the New Learning

#AskPeshev 81: Unlearning Is the New Learning

February 24, 2021

“The positive implications of maintaining social presence far outweigh the artificial fear of building a name for yourself.”

— Mario Peshev

Unlearning is the new learning — do you agree?Often, the biggest barrier to learning right and doing right is our pre-existing knowledge and understanding of things. What we knew then may no longer be relevant and useful today, so we try to unlearn and adapt to the latest strategies, demystify concepts, and debunk artificial fears.

  • Always be closing?

  • Are programming jobs too complicated for newbies?

  • Is there less demand for BPOs?

  • Can introverts sell?

  • Do traditional leadership styles still work?

  • Do you need experience to get a job?

If any of these questions above trigger something in you and you’re seeking some answers, then check out the guides I’ve featured in this week’s newsletter!Let’s learn together. :)Mario

Business advice can come from anywhere, even from those who have never owned a business. But if you’re a new entrepreneur just starting out, you tend to soak up all the information that you can. The most significant problem is there’s no simple way to tell the lousy advice from the good advice.

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Some know-how (and a coding portfolio) would be needed in order to land a programming job in the first place. Some companies have tough interviews, others are bearable — but all of them have a minimum bar you need to pass. The first couple of years are rough.

DevriX is Hiring!Several job opportunities for our headquarters in Sofia, Bulgaria.* Project Manager* React Developer* PHP Developer* Front-End Developer* Web Designer

Is Business Process Outsourcing About To Grow This 2021? | Mario PeshevIs business process outsourcing (BPO) growing in 2021? I’m not going to fool you or mislead you. BPO is still going to grow and is still going to expand in 2021 for multiple reasons, even though remote working is now more popular than ever, and we are entering a new work ecosystem.

Imposter syndrome can be excruciating to introverted business owners.The fear of failure is an obstacle that requires a certain strategy and a deeper understanding of the underlying goals of social presence.Building a professional brand is paramount for virtually every area of business: PR, building partnerships, recruitment through employer branding, and lead generation.

Are you a 21st-century business leader? If you want to become one and successfully lead your business, you must meet the following leadership requirements and have the abilities to:💡 lead through more complexity and ambiguity💡 lead through influence💡 manage on a remote basis💡 manage a workforce with a combination of humans and machines💡 lead more quickly

There are different job profiles we stumble upon in our hiring process. Some recent graduates, some moms looking for new jobs after maternity leaves, support agents aiming at management or lead roles (to name a few).How to approach a new job if your current experience isn't fully relevant?Here are some of the actionable steps I would suggest.