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What's a project you're excited about right now?

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Brighton Dynamic

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"What's a project you're excited about right now?"

It's one of the best questions you can ask when you meet someone in almost any context. It beats "So, what do you do?" every time, and you're far more likely to remember the answer.

I love asking it when I meet people at The Skiff, at meetups, or at conferences.

I’m curious to hear your answer to that question.

So...​
What’s a project you’re working on that you’re excited about?

I’ll go first. I’m currently (and perpetually) juggling more than one:

I’d love to hear what you’re working on,
​
Jon

PS We’re looking for a few people who’d like early access to The Skiff’s New Year, New Workplace offer (limited to 20 people). It comes with a bunch of bonuses and three extra-special ones if you join before our annual Skiffmas party on 12th December. If you’d like details, just reply and I’ll send them over.

More opportunities to ask (and answer) that question:

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