27+ Years Helping Lawyers Build for Life After Law — Without Sacrificing Today | Clarity • Intention • Legacy | Founder, The Wealthy Lawyer

Let’s be honest.

Law school didn’t teach you how to manage money — yet your financial decisions now affect everything.

I work with successful lawyers who earn well on paper, but still feel the quiet pressure of knowing their financial life isn’t as clear or protected as it should be.

Between demanding careers, student debt, growing families, and big responsibilities, many lawyers I meet aren’t worried about making more money — they’re worried about making the right decisions with what they already earn.

That’s where I come in.

For nearly three decades, I’ve helped lawyers turn high income into clear, intentional wealth by building structure around their finances — so success actually translates into confidence, security, and choice.

My work focuses on fundamentals:

• Protecting income before chasing returns
• Giving every dollar a job
• Making decisions that reduce pressure, not add to it
• Building wealth that supports life today — and life after law


Most clients reach out when they:

• Feel behind despite earning well
• Aren’t sure whether to save, invest, or pay down debt
• Worry about what would happen if they couldn’t work
• Know they need a plan, but don’t know where to start


After working together, they feel:

• Clear about their financial direction
• Confident their family and income are protected
• Grounded in a plan they actually understand and trust

You’re in the business of law — not financial planning.

My role is to bring clarity, structure, and peace of mind, so you can focus on what matters most.

Most conversations start with a simple virtual coffee — no pitch, no pressure — just clarity and a chance to see if there’s a smarter, calmer way forward.

Jeffery M. Lamont

Congratulations on making partner…
you don’t need a $257,645 car to prove you’ve made it.

Because at this stage, success doesn’t need to be signaled.

Not with suits.
Not with watches.
Not with vacations.
Not with visible upgrades.

Not because you can’t.

Because you don’t need the reminder.

You’re not trying to feel successful.
You already know where you stand.

What you’ve built is quieter than most people expect.
And steadier.

You’re not using purchases to motivate the future.
It’s already been accounted for.

At this stage, confidence looks less like display,
and more like knowing what you could walk away from — calmly.

That kind of security doesn’t draw much attention.
But it tends to last.

High income doesn’t equal financial clarity. I help lawyers build wealth that gives them control — not more pressure. | Founder, The Wealthy Lawyer

You didn’t work this hard to make partner just to still feel this tight.

That’s the part no one talks about.

At this level, money should buy relief —
not just lifestyle,
not just options,
but space in your head.

And yet…

Last week, I spoke with a couple of partners in their 50s...
each earning 7-figures.
Both reached out for the same reason:

They felt like they should be further ahead than they are.

Not because they’ve done anything wrong.
Not because they’ve been careless.

But because responsibility kept compounding while clarity didn’t.

So the income grew… and the weight grew with it.

That’s not a spending problem.
That’s not a discipline problem.

That’s success that never got organized.

And when structure lags long enough, even very high income stops feeling reassuring.

Most people don’t realize how heavy success can feel...
until it’s theirs.

And one day, the weekends aren’t crazy or hectic anymore.

Yesterday, I went to the hockey rink.

Not for my kids...
they’re all away at university now.

But to watch my young niece,
and then my even younger nephew play.

Standing there, coffee in hand, it hit me how much I quietly miss the hustle.

The early mornings.
The away tournaments.
Going from rink to rink…
or rink to (indoor) ball practice…
living on a diet of too much coffee and fast food on the weekend.

Busy weekends had a rhythm to them.
Exhausting... but full.

Now the house is quieter.
The calendar is lighter.
And the noise has been replaced with space.

At first, that space feels strange.
Then it starts to feel… intentional.

This stage comes with more room to think.
More room to build.
More room to focus on work that feels meaningful... not just busy.

For me, that means continuing to grow Lamont Wealth Strategies,
helping lawyers bring structure and clarity to their financial lives.

And leaning further into The Wealthy Lawyer Podcast, creating conversations and resources that support lawyers wherever they are in their careers.

Different season.
Different kind of fulfillment.

Today will be quieter.
Some planning.
Some preparation for the week ahead.

And a little gratitude for the seasons that shaped us —
even the ones we didn’t realize we’d miss until they were gone.

Jeffery M Lamont

A quiet moment at a youth hockey rink, viewed from the stands, with a coffee cup in the foreground and young players skating in the background. The scene reflects a reflective life transition, as a parent watches extended family play hockey after their own children have grown and left for school. The image and post explore changing seasons of life, quieter weekends after years of hectic sports schedules, and finding meaning, clarity, and intentional focus in midlife. Written by a financial advisor who helps lawyers bring structure and clarity to their financial lives through Lamont Wealth Strategies and The Wealthy Lawyer Podcast.

Finally making 7-figures doesn’t create clarity...
it masks it.

I see this all the time.
Especially when sitting across the table from successful lawyers who feel they are doing everything right — on paper.

They earn well.
They save some.
They invest “enough.

From the outside, it looks solid enough.

But underneath?

Too many open questions.

• What’s the money actually for?
• When does work ease up... if ever?
• What happens if life interrupts the plan?
• Is this building freedom… or just momentum?

Most don’t have bad habits.
They have unexamined ones.

Money flowing everywhere,
but no clear structure holding it together.

And that’s where the stress comes from.

Not a lack of income.
A lack of intention.

Real progress starts when someone pauses long enough to ask:
“What do I actually want this to do for me?”

Because once that’s clear,
decisions get simpler.

Not easier.
Just cleaner.

And cleaner decisions compound faster than hustle ever will.

Without clarity, effort just compounds noise.

👉 What question about your money have you been putting off answering?

Helping Lawyers Build Long-Term Wealth — Without Sacrificing Life Today| Founder, The Wealthy Lawyer

Senior law firm partner standing in a high-rise office, looking out over the city during a reflective moment. Image represents high-income professionals facing complex financial decisions, long-term planning questions, and the need for clarity, structure, and intentional wealth strategy.

And like that…
the house is quiet again after the holidays.

No bags by the door.
No criss-crossing schedules.

Just Colleen and me...
and the three dogs (can't forget them).
A slower rhythm than we’ve had lately.

The kids are back at university after the Christmas break, and life is settling into a familiar kind of normal.

Not empty.
Just… calm.

There’s room to think.
Room to breathe.
Room to move into the year without forcing it.

It’s not about adding more.
It’s about being more intentional with what stays.

There’s plenty to plan this year.
Plenty to work toward.

But not all at once.

There’s time to ramp up.
Time to build momentum.

Hope your weekend has a bit of that quiet in it too.

Enjoy.

Helping lawyers turn high income into clarity, structure, and calm decision-making

Quiet weekend morning at home with coffee in hand, newspaper open, feet up in slippers, and a calm living room after the holidays.

Most partners earning $1M+ aren’t short on money.
They’re short on structure.

Income grew.
The plan didn’t.

I’ve spent the last 28+ years helping lawyers build wealth.
And I’ve seen what happens when momentum replaces structure.

Decisions get heavier.
Clarity gets delayed.
And nothing feels urgent...
until everything does.

That’s why my work today lives in two places:
Lamont Wealth Strategies
and The Wealthy Lawyer Podcast.

Because more lawyers are realizing something important:

It’s not their income that’s the problem.
It’s the lack of structure around it.

I work with lawyers across every stage of their career:
partners, associates, founders, solos, in-house.

Different roles.
Same pattern.

From the outside, things look fine.
Underneath, there’s weight.

• Money without a clear job
• Cash flow that feels harder than it should
• Tax decisions made reactively
• Protection gaps no one wants to think about
• And the quiet question that never quite goes away:
“Is this actually building what I want it to?”

That’s where the work starts.

Together, we simplify:
• cash flow
• savings and investments
• tax complexity
• insurance and income protection
• corporate structure
• long-term planning

Not to chase perfection.
But to create clarity.

The outcome isn’t flashy.

It’s calm.
Confidence.
And the moment someone says,
“I finally feel like this makes sense—and my family will be okay.”

That’s the work.


────
If any part of this felt familiar,
you’re not behind.

You’re just carrying more than the structure you were given.

And that’s usually where one good conversation starts to lift the weight.

No pitch. No pressure.
Just a chance to talk things through.

You don’t have to solve anything today.

Awareness counts.
Space counts.
Rest counts.

Monday can wait.
You've earned that.

No one tells you this about becoming a partner.
It doesn’t create clarity.
It creates consequence.

This is the time of year when firms start announcing new partners.

More control.
More certainty.
More confidence.

That’s the expectation.

What usually happens is quieter.

I’ve watched this shift show up again and again for years.

The work isn’t new.
But the decisions start to linger longer.

Because now:
Your name carries weight.
Your choices ripple further.
And there’s less room for “we’ll fix it later.”

Nothing’s wrong.
This is just the moment where responsibility shows up differently.

And it’s usually where the conversations start to change.

Nothing urgent.
Just important.

2025 gave me clarity...
2026 gets the work.

I’ve spent the last few weeks reflecting on last year,
and thinking carefully about what I want 2026 to look like.

The truth is,
I have a five-year plan.
And it’s ambitious.

There’s a lot I want to build.
Not just for me… but for my family, and for the clients who trust me.

I’m genuinely excited about what the next few years can bring.
But I also know this part matters:

I can’t get ahead of myself.

This week, I had conversations with two friends and confidants...
Anthony Vicino and Jodi Wilding.

Different conversations.
Same underlying theme.

Not motivation.
Not shortcuts.

Structure.
Standards.
And living the traits now,
that the future version of you will require.

Progress doesn’t come from urgency.
It comes from consistency.
From systems.
From showing up...
even when no one’s watching.

The reflection phase mattered.
It created clarity.

Now it’s time to roll up the sleeves
and do the work:
calmly, deliberately, and without drama.

Clarity first. Let the work begin.

Most partners don’t feel stressed because of the 80-hour work weeks.

They feel stressed because the money side never quite settles.

High income creates options.

But without structure, it also creates decisions that never stop competing for attention.

That’s why things feel heavier,
even when nothing is “wrong.”

This doesn’t get fixed by earning more.
It gets fixed when the financial side finally has a clear job.

That’s the shift most lawyers eventually need to make.

A senior male professional sits forward on a couch in a modern living space, hands clasped, looking thoughtful and composed. The setting is calm and uncluttered, suggesting a moment of quiet reflection rather than crisis. The image represents a high-income professional or law firm partner carrying the weight of financial decisions, long work hours, and unresolved money structure — not stress from workload, but from clarity gaps, competing priorities, and the need for a more intentional financial plan.

High income doesn’t build wealth.

It just makes the gaps harder to see.

Most people think wealth is built by earning more.
The people who actually build it know that’s only part of the story.

Over the last 28 years, I’ve worked with families across the spectrum...
including a handful with 9- and 10-figure net worths.

What stood out was never what they invested in.
It was how they behaved.

The habits that create generational wealth aren’t exclusive, exotic, or complicated.

They’re structural.
And they’re available to anyone.

There are three quiet behaviours that separate people who accumulate wealth from those who simply cycle through income.

First: they give their money a job.

Not “invest because I should.”
Not “park it somewhere safe.”

Every dollar has a role:
– growth
– protection
– flexibility
– future income

Idle money is expensive.
Even when it feels comfortable.

Second: they don’t try to avoid risk.
They manage it.

That means diversification that actually works.
Protection against what would derail the plan.
Insurance where it matters.
And fewer emotional decisions when markets — or life — wobble.

Wealth isn’t about avoiding risk.
It’s about surviving it long enough for compounding to matter.

Third: they think in decades, not quarters.

The real advantage isn’t access to “better investments.”
It’s patience.

They let time do the heavy lifting.
They reinvest.
They stay disciplined.
They adjust without panicking.

Most people interrupt compounding right before it starts to work.

Here’s the part no one loves to hear:

High income helps.
But structure is what turns income into wealth.

So if you’re earning well but still thinking,
“Why does this feel messier than it should — given how well I’m doing?”

That’s not failure.
It’s usually just missing structure.

A composed professional seated at a desk in a modern office at night, city lights visible through the window, looking thoughtful and focused. The image supports a LinkedIn post about wealth building, emphasizing that high income alone does not create wealth. The post explains that long-term wealth comes from financial structure, disciplined behavior, risk management, patience, and giving every dollar a clear role for growth, protection, flexibility, and future income. The message highlights that feeling financially “messy” despite earning well is usually a sign of missing structure, not failure.

He made $1.6 million last year and has no plan.

Not because he’s lazy.
Not because he’s careless.

Because no one ever stopped to ask:
“What’s important to you?”

Just before Christmas, a 45 year old partner reached out to me.
His income for 2025 was going to be just north of $1.6 million.

When I asked about his planning for the future…

He kind of shrugged and said:

“I don’t know. Just keep working until 60–65, then retire, I guess.”

Let that sink in.

He’s optimized everything in his practice.
Except the one thing that actually determines how this all turns out.

His future.

When we dug a little deeper, it wasn’t complicated.

He didn’t actually know where his money was going.

Not in detail.
Not intentionally.

A lot of income…
but no clear job for each dollar.

And he’s not alone.

High income doesn’t create clarity.
It delays the moment you’re forced to confront the absence of it.

Income hides messy strategy.
Until one day, it doesn’t.

Wealth isn’t income.
It isn’t assets.

It’s clarity.
Giving every dollar a job,
in service of something that actually matters.

It’s knowing what you’re building toward,
and having the freedom to make decisions without fear.

Most people don’t feel behind.
They just feel unsure what they’re actually working toward.


If that resonates, send me a DM.
Let’s talk about what clarity could look like for you.

Law partners don’t have a money problem.
They have an order problem.

After 28 years of watching this play out, the pattern is hard to miss.

By the time income peaks,
structure often hasn’t been built.

Instead, people skip ahead.

Straight to:
• investing
• optimization
• tax tactics
• “what should I do with this money?”

Before they’ve protected the one thing everything else depends on.

Income.
Liquidity.
Decisions without pressure.

That’s what this framework is meant to show.

Wealth isn’t built by starting at the top.
It’s built by getting the foundation right first —
and letting everything else sit on something solid.

Most people don’t realize where their foundation is exposed...
until life tests it.

If this resonates, you’re probably already further along than you think.

You’re not behind.
You’re just missing a bit of structure behind the scenes.

Most conversations start with a simple virtual coffee.
No pitch. No pressure. Just clarity.

Most pressure doesn’t come from making the wrong move.

It comes from knowing the right one,
and holding it quietly for too long.

Thinking it through.
Researching it.
Talking around it.

Until doing it feels heavier than it should.

Sometimes the cleanest move
is letting someone else see the map.

Minimal illustration comparing overthinking and preparation versus taking action, showing that progress comes from doing the right thing rather than endlessly discussing or researching it.

Most progress doesn’t come from big breakthroughs.

I’ve seen this moment show up again and again with the lawyers I work with.

It shows up quietly.

• When fewer decisions follow you home.
• When the money side stops competing with everything else for attention.
• When you’re not trying to “optimize” — just making clean, calm choices.

Nothing dramatic.
Nothing urgent.

Just a bit more margin than last week.

That’s enough for today.

No one warns you about this part of becoming a partner.

The title arrives.
The expectations change.

And suddenly, the decisions multiply.

Not just files.
Life ones.

Money.
Time.
Risk.

Nothing is on fire.
But everything feels heavier.

Most new partners don’t feel behind.
They feel unsure.

And they assume everyone else has it figured out.

They don’t.

This is the point where working harder stops helping.
And structure starts pulling its weight.

Nothing to fix.
Nothing to panic about.

Just a new season...
and a new way of thinking.

Most partners I talk with aren’t struggling with money...

They’re struggling with capacity — time, energy, bandwidth, and the creeping feeling that they’re one busy season away from burning out.

But the issues almost always fall into one of these buckets:

→ Lifestyle creep
→ Tax drag
→ Cash-flow confusion
→ No real structure behind the scenes

What I’ve noticed is this:
the same few questions come up again and again.

1. If you took two weeks fully off…
would your financial life keep moving without you?

Or would everything stall until you got home?

If you can’t answer “yes,” that’s a structure problem — not an income problem.


2. If your savings only happen once everything else is paid for…
does anything actually get saved?

That’s a cash-flow timing problem.


3. If you’re earning more than you’ve ever earned…
but you still don’t feel ahead…
where is the gap coming from?

That’s lifestyle expansion without intention.


4. If you feel like you’re always “figuring it out later”…
is it because you don’t have clarity,
or because you’ve been too busy to stop long enough to get it?

That’s a planning bandwidth problem.


5. And if taxes feel like the single biggest line item in your life…
what are you doing (today) to control the future ones?

That’s a missed-opportunity problem.

Here’s the part most partners never admit out loud:

You don’t need to work harder to fix any of this.
You need visibility, structure, and a plan that actually fits the way your life moves at 40+.

Too many people mistake preparation for progress.

It feels safer.

Cleaner.

But clarity doesn’t arrive before movement.

It shows up after.

It’s not a lack of money that keeps you feeling stuck…
it’s that everything still depends on you.

From the outside, things look like success:
• strong income
• growing responsibility
• more control
• more autonomy

This is what it’s supposed to feel like.

But underneath, something else starts to form.

A bottleneck.

Not because anything is wrong.
But because everything still runs through you.

Here’s the part no one warns you about:

As income rises, decisions don’t disappear.
They multiply.

More money means more choices.
More consequences.
More “I’ll deal with this later” moments.

And when structure doesn’t evolve at the same pace as income…
those decisions quietly stack themselves on one person.

You.

At first, it feels manageable.

You’re capable.
You’re disciplined.
You’ve always handled things.

So you carry it.

• Money decisions
• Protection gaps
• Tax choices
• Cash flow timing
• Long-term tradeoffs

Nothing is broken.

But nothing moves…
unless you touch it.

So things don’t get avoided.
They get postponed.

And postponement feels harmless…
until it starts to feel heavy.

This is where high earners get confused.

Because they’re doing “everything right.”

They’re earning well.
They’re responsible.
They’re saving.

Yet progress feels slower than it should.

Clarity always seems one season away.

There’s always one more thing to clean up later.

That’s not a motivation problem.
And it’s not an effort problem.

It’s a capacity problem.

There’s an invisible ceiling most high earners hit…
and it has nothing to do with income.

At a certain level, income stops being the constraint.

Mental load becomes the constraint.

Too many open loops.
Too many decisions living in your head.
Too many systems that pause when you do.

Your financial life slows down when you slow down.

That’s the tell.

The people who build lasting wealth don’t eliminate responsibility.

They redistribute it.

They stop being the system,
and start building systems.

Not to step away from their lives,
but to stop carrying everything personally.

Income gives you options.
Structure determines whether you can actually feel them.

And here’s the quiet truth:

If decisions feel heavier than they should…
If progress pauses when you do…
If clarity always seems just one season away…

You’re probably not behind.

You’ve just reached the point where effort stops helping
and structure starts to matter.

That’s not a problem.

It’s a signal.

A high-earning couple at home having a quiet, unresolved conversation at the kitchen counter, symbolizing how financial pressure and decision-making responsibility can quietly build even when income is strong.

You don’t actually need the breakthrough you think you do...
you need a clean landing.

When partners tell me a week felt “heavy,” it’s rarely about workload.

It’s usually about:
• Too many open loops
• Money decisions lingering
• No clear system behind the scenes

That’s the part I help with.

Not motivation.
Not hustle.

Structure.
So fewer decisions follow you home.

If this week felt lighter than most, that’s usually not luck.

It’s what happens when the financial side stops competing with everything else.

Take the win.
Enjoy the weekend.
We’ll build from here.

Ranked #1 LinkedIn HR Creator (Global), #2 Female Creator (US) | Positioning Companies & Founders to Attract Talent, Capital & Credibility | 100M+ Organic Reach | Ex-Amazon, Cognizant, Labcorp

200K+ LinkedIn & Newsletter Community 🐝 LinkedIn Growth Support, Talent Acquisition/Hiring & Brand Partnerships🐝 Neurodiversity Advocate 🐝

Hiring. Visibility. Credibility.

The three levers every founder, CEO, coach, or consultant needs to scale.
The problem? Most get them wrong.

That’s where I come in.

I built 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 to help seed to Series B startups, lean teams, and high-stake leaders attract the right talent, amplify their brand visibility, and build credibility that wins capital and clients.

What sets us apart?
We operate at the intersection of AI, recruitment, and brand strategy turning overlooked processes into growth systems.

Here’s what that looks like in numbers:
✔ 3,000+ hires placed globally across industries
✔ 250,000+ resumes reviewed with precision at scale
✔ 100M+ organic impressions without ad spend
✔ 150K+ community grown organically on LinkedIn
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✔ Worked with enterprises like Amazon, Cognizant, Labcorp
✔ Partnered with unicorns like Atlan & Domino Data Lab
✔ Executed brand collabs with Lovable AI, Emergent AI, Gusto, Replit Agent 3, Gamma & GoPerfect
✔ Been named Favikon’s #1 HR Voice (Worldwide) and #2 Female Creator (US) - April'2025

But metrics are just the proof. The real outcome is this:

💡 Founders who save time and scale smarter.
💡 Executives who become visible authorities.
💡 Startups that attract capital and top talent on autopilot.

If you’re still struggling to hire right, stand out, or get noticed, it’s not because you lack potential.
It’s because you’re playing the wrong game.

My work is helping you change that.

📩 DM me or reach out: bookings@proven-patterns.com

Let’s build what they can’t ignore.

💜

Kumud Deepali R.

Working with people smarter than you
isn’t a threat.
It’s a shortcut.

The fastest growth in my career didn’t come from:
• Being the smartest in the room
• Having all the answers
• Protecting my ego

It came from:
• Asking better questions
• Listening more than talking
• Being okay with not knowing
If you’re always the smartest person around,
you might be in the wrong room.

Growth lives where your assumptions get challenged.
Who’s someone that made you level up just by being around them?

"90% of jobs can be taught."

(A truth I've witnessed repeatedly as a recruiter in the tech industry.)

What isn't necessary:
➤Perfect resume ✅
➤Fancy degree ✅
➤Decade of experience ✅

What truly matters:

1/ Learning Mindset
↳Eagerness to grow
↳Openness to feedback
↳Continuous improvement

2/ Attitude
↳Shows up ready
↳Takes ownership
↳Brings positive energy

3/ Problem-solving
↳Breaks down challenges
↳Finds creative solutions
↳Persists through obstacles

4/ Basic Communication
↳Listens actively
↳Asks good questions
↳Collaborates effectively

I've watched complete career pivots succeed.
Junior devs become tech leads.
Sales reps transform into product managers.
Customer service pros evolve into data analysts.

Why did they make it?
Because they were coachable.
Because they showed up consistently.
Because someone saw their potential.

🎯 For Hiring Managers:
Look beyond the perfect match.
Bet on growth potential.
Give meaningful chances.

🎯 For Job Seekers:
Don't self-reject.
You don't need every checkbox.
Your capacity to learn > Your current skills.

↪️What's one skill you mastered on the job that initially seemed impossible? Share in the comments below.

👉 Follow me for more insights on hiring practices that actually work.
♻️ Share if you're tired of outdated hiring norms.

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I Speak It Before I See It. A Job Search Prayer. 

Every day of my job search, I didn’t just send applications, I spoke my vision out loud.

I didn’t ask for any job.

I asked for alignment.

A place that honors my time, my energy, my boundaries so I can show up as my best self.

Leaders who lead with inspiration, not ego.

A team that values people before performance.

I asked for stability not survival.

For the freedom to care for my child without counting every dollar or losing sleep over bills.

I asked for growth. For recognition. For space to be seen, not just managed.

I prayed for real support, healthcare, security, and peace of mind not as perks, but as proof that people matter.

And I prayed for a role where I could bring all of me, my ideas, my voice, my authenticity without having to shrink to fit.

Most of all, I prayed for peace.

For joy.

For purpose.

For a place where I could thrive as a professional, a parent, and a person. If you’re still in that waiting season keep going.

Keep preparing.

Keep believing.

Because when the right door opens, it won’t just offer a paycheck. It’ll offer alignment.

If it costs you your mental health, it’s too expensive.
Read that again.

No job, title, or paycheck is worth losing yourself.

It’s better to choose peace of mind than:
• Bad bosses
• Long hours
• Bad clients
• A big salary
• Crazy deadlines
• Too many meetings
• Toxic workplace cultures
• A fancy job title with no freedom

I learned this the hard way. I once stayed in a job that slowly destroyed my mental health. By the time I left, the damage was already done. Years of anxiety.
Burnout I couldn’t “push through.”

Looking back?

Not worth it. Ever.

Because if you don’t have peace of mind, you don’t really have anything.
Your health is the foundation.
Your work should support your life, not consume it.

Agree or disagree?
I’d love to hear your thoughts 👇

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This is science not found in textbooks.
High school students in Virginia repair old cars and donate them free of charge to single mothers who need reliable transportation.

No money involved. Just skills, kindness, and purpose.

It’s a reminder that anyone can make a difference if they want to, using what they know to help others.

This is the kind of story I share daily, where human values meet careers, AI, science, and technology.

👉 Follow for more!
🔁 Repost to spread kindness.

Kumud Deepali Rudraraju, SHRM CP

What if the real measure of success isn’t what we achieve, but how human we choose to be?

Every day, we get countless opportunities to show who we really are;
in how we help, how we listen, how we show up, and how we choose compassion even when no one is watching.

Kindness doesn’t need an audience.
Empathy doesn’t need a reason.
And humanity doesn’t need a perfect moment, it just needs intention.

What inspires me most is seeing ordinary people choose to act with extraordinary heart. Not for praise. Not for credit. Simply because it’s the right thing to do.

Imagine what our workplaces, communities, and world would feel like if more of us made humanity a daily habit.
A little more care.
A little more patience.
A little more giving.

It adds up.

Humanity matters. Practice it every single day.

If you believe the world needs more humanity, drop a ❤️ or repost this message to help it reach someone who needs the reminder today.

I’ll never forget the manager who gave me a chance when all I had to offer were two things:
a positive attitude and a desire to learn.

No fancy resume. No big titles.
Just curiosity, consistency, and drive.

That opportunity changed everything.

I practice the same now, while recruiting I remind myself that my job isn’t just filling roles, it’s about recognizing potential.

The best hires often don’t check every box on paper.

But they bring something far more valuable:
 - the humility to learn
 - the resilience to grow
 and the attitude to figure it out

To every recruiter, leader, and hiring manager out there someone’s future begins with the chance you choose to give them.

Who took a chance on you early in your career? Share in the comments below. 

♻️ Repost this if you’ve ever been given a chance that changed your career or you want others to do the same.

Not everyone at your workplace is your friend.

It sounds harsh, until you learn it the hard way.

Early in my career, I believed good work and good intentions were enough. I shared ideas freely. I trusted easily. I assumed everyone wanted to see everyone win.

One day, I watched a project I had worked on for weeks being presented… without my name mentioned once.

That moment taught me something important:
👉 Workplaces are not families.
👉 Colleagues are not automatically friends.
👉 And professionalism is a form of self-respect.

This doesn’t mean being cold or guarded.
It means being clear.
✔ Do your work with excellence
✔ Document your contributions
✔ Be kind, but set boundaries
✔ Let results, not oversharing do the talking

Now, I follow a simple rule that keeps me grounded:
Do your work. Get paid. Go home.

Have you ever learned this lesson the hard way? I’d love to hear your experience in the comments.

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Friday reminder. Don't be afraid to start again.

What if you’re one “apply” away from a yes?

Loyalty didn’t die with Gen Z.

It died the moment “family” was sent a midnight layoff email, locked out of office laptop or suddenly office access key stopped working without notification.

Employee loyalty is dead.
And no, it's not Gen Z’s fault.

It’s because:

🔹 We celebrated 24/7 hustle and no safety net.
🔹 We promised “family,” then cut teams via email.
🔹 We asked for loyalty, but gave silence in return.
🔹 We promote as*&%s and call them leaders.

So let’s get honest:
People don’t leave companies.
They leave:
✔️ Leaders who hide behind titles
✔️ Workloads that break them
✔️ Cultures that reward politics over performance

If you want loyalty, earn it.

Here’s what actually keeps top performers:

👉 Transparency. Tell the truth, even when it’s hard.
👉 Accountability. Don’t just talk values - show it.
👉 Grit. Roll up your sleeves and grind wit them.
👉 Safety. Make hard conversations acceptable.
👉 Recognition. Credit their effort like it worth it.

Want people to stay?

Then show up in the trenches.
Not just on the all-hands Zoom.
Not just with a LinkedIn post.

But in the late nights. 
The pivots. 
The fires.

💡 Loyalty is built in the dark - when things are hard and leadership chooses to lead anyway.

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It’s wild how one person can change everything.

You can love your role, the work, even the mission, but one toxic colleague or unsupportive manager can make it unbearable.

And on the flip side?
 
One great leader or teammate can make even the toughest days feel worth it.
Work culture isn’t just policies and perks, it’s people.
 
The right ones elevate you.
The wrong ones drain you.

So if you’re a leader:
💬 Check in with your team.
👂 Listen more than you talk.
🙏 Be the reason someone wants to stay, not the reason they start job hunting.

What’s one thing a manager or teammate has done that made you love coming to work?

🔁 Repost if you’ve ever felt this way, someone needs this reminder today.
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When you pray for a job, look deeper.
Because a paycheck alone won't fulfill you.

I recently spoke to a candidate who seemed perfect on paper, great salary, benefits, the works.

But halfway through our chat, her voice cracked.
"Every morning, I sit in my car for 10 minutes before walking in.
Not because I'm lazy.
But because I have to mentally brace myself for the day ahead."

That’s when it hit me:

She didn’t need another job.

She needed respect, growth, and peace.

🙏 Pray for these three pillars:
1. Respect
↳ Where your voice matters
↳ Where your boundaries are honored
→ Where dignity isn't negotiable
2. Growth
↳ Beyond just promotions
↳ Beyond comfort zones
→ Where learning never stops
3. Peace of Mind
↳ No Sunday night anxiety
↳ No toxic leadership
→ Where your wellbeing comes first

Because the right job isn't just about what you do.
It's about who you become while doing it.

Money feeds your wallet. These three feed your soul.

💭 Remember: You're not just looking for work. You're building a life worth living. 

Burnout, Depression and Regret will have lasting impacts on your health and well being.

♻️ Share this if it resonates.
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The Culture Illusion: You think pizza and free snacks keep employees happy?
They don’t.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
🔶 Fair Pay
🔶 Competitive salaries
🔶 Performance-based bonuses
🔶 No one stays loyal to lowball offers
🔶 Real Recognition - Not just “Employee of the Month” gimmicks but consistent appreciation for hard work
🔶 Promotions based on merit, not favoritism

𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
Culture isn’t built on perks.
It’s built on respect, recognition, and real opportunities.

Give your people what actually matters, and watch them stay.

What do you think makes or breaks company culture? Drop your thoughts below!

A Senior Engineer at a Fortune 50 company helped me put this together:

20 YouTube channels that teach AI better than most CS degrees. These are great resources for structured learning, and the latest in AI:

1. Andrej Karpathy
Deep, intuitive walkthroughs of neural networks and modern LLMs
Link: https://lnkd.in/gE6S6raT

2. 3Blue1Brown
Visual intuition for math, linear algebra, and neural networks
Link: https://lnkd.in/g4wC_iPQ

3. StatQuest with Josh Starmer
Clear, friendly explanations of statistics and ML fundamentals
Link: https://lnkd.in/gTaEyqYg

4. Stanford Online
University-grade ML and AI lecture series (Andrew Ng, CS229, etc.)
Link: https://lnkd.in/gavEEh5v

5. sentdex
Practical machine learning and Python projects
Link: https://lnkd.in/gPAY_ga8

6. Yannic Kilcher
Deep dives into ML and AI research papers
Link: https://lnkd.in/gFkDZWE7

7. MIT OpenCourseWare
Rigorous academic courses on ML, AI, and applied mathematics
Link: https://lnkd.in/gNaRSdSZ

8. Siraj Raval
High-level overviews and motivation around AI concepts
Link: https://lnkd.in/gSdzUetp

9. DeepLearningAI
Structured learning paths for deep learning and generative AI
Link: https://lnkd.in/gdGfUwpj

10. Two Minute Papers
Fast, accessible summaries of cutting-edge AI research
Link: https://lnkd.in/gr93SaYD

11. Umar Jamil
Clear, implementation-focused explanations of transformers and LLMs
Link: https://lnkd.in/gurTw-yi

12. Hugging Face
Open-source LLMs, transformers, and modern NLP tooling
Link: https://lnkd.in/g_sfHVnH

13. Steve Brunton
Dynamical systems, control theory, and scientific ML
Link: https://lnkd.in/gV4tYCFS

14. Michael Bronstein
Geometric deep learning and graph neural networks
Link: https://lnkd.in/gUURVY4B

15. Caltech
Advanced lecture series on ML, optimization, and theory
Link: https://lnkd.in/gsP9Kcz5

16. Lex Fridman
Long-form conversations with top AI researchers and practitioners
Link: https://lnkd.in/g4VduFAM

17. Arxiv Insights
Beginner-friendly explanations of recent AI papers
Link: https://lnkd.in/gt2Qvzze

18. Machine Learning Street Talk
Unfiltered, technical discussions on AI research and theory
Link: https://lnkd.in/gKHEsafg

19. Jeremy Howard
Practical deep learning with strong intuition
Link: https://lnkd.in/gjpiiJCK

20. Kaggle
Applied ML, competitions, notebooks, and real-world workflows
Link: https://lnkd.in/gd-m8w_j

These channels will keep you current with AI trends and help you sharpen your skills.
 Which one are you watching first, or is there a go-to AI channel you’d recommend? Drop it in the comments 👇

Repost, Save and like the post to share with your network. Adopt AI before it is too late. Thanks!

16 remote-focused job boards

A verified list, sorted by free and paid job boards:

🏷️ Save it for later.

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘
1~Remote100K
Remote jobs paying $100K+ at top companies
https://remote100k.com/

2~Arc
Vetted developer positions with quality companies
https://arc.dev/

3~Wellfound (formerly AngelList)
Perfect for startup lovers and early-stage roles
https://wellfound.com/

4~Contra
High-quality creative and marketing freelance work
https://contra.com/

5~Working Nomads
For location-independent professionals
https://lnkd.in/gFbMurSX

6~RemoteOK
Fast updates, focused tech and startup roles
https://remoteok.com/

7~NoDesk
Remote-first jobs for digital nomads
https://nodesk.co/

8~SkipTheDrive
US-focused remote and flexible positions
https://lnkd.in/g_vDzRtB

9~Jobspresso
Hand-picked remote jobs across multiple sectors
https://jobspresso.co/

𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗗
10~DailyRemote
Daily curated remote job postings
https://dailyremote.com/

11~We Work Remotely
One of the largest with global opportunities
https://lnkd.in/gFPuXy_w

12~JustRemote
Simple, clean remote-only job board
https://justremote.co/

13~Twine
Majorly freelance and remote jobs
https://www.twine.net/

14~VirtualVocations
Legitimate hand-screened openings
https://lnkd.in/gjEBg_uP

15~Himalayas
Offers AI tools such as free job application tracker
https://himalayas.app/

♻️ Repost to help another person in your network and follow for more. 

Any other job boards you know of share in the comments below. 

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What decision are you choosing to make today?

🚨 Choosing the wrong LLM in 2026 will cost you time, money, and momentum.

With dozens of Large Language Models on the market, “best” no longer exists, only best for your use case.

If you’re an AI engineer, builder, or learner, this quick guide will help you pick the right LLM for the right job 👇

1️⃣ ChatGPT (OpenAI)
• Best for general-purpose reasoning & workflow building
• Strong at coding, debugging, and system design
• Ideal for AI agents & automation
2️⃣ Gemini (Google)
• Perfect if you live inside the Google ecosystem
• Seamless with Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and collaboration
3️⃣ Claude (Anthropic)
• Excels at deep analysis of long or sensitive content
• Ideal for legal, policy, and research documents
4️⃣ Grok (xAI)
• Built for real-time trends and breaking news
• Great for X (Twitter) conversations & social insights
5️⃣ Perplexity
• Fast, factual answers with citations
• Excellent for research, fact-checking, and market scans
6️⃣ DeepSeek
• Cost-efficient and strong in math & logic
• Ideal for research experiments and prototypes
7️⃣ GitHub Copilot
• A developer’s IDE companion
• Great for code completion, explanations & boilerplate
8️⃣ Kimi K2
• Handles very large context windows
• Perfect for long academic & technical documents

The real skill in 2026 isn’t using AI, it’s choosing the right one.

Pick wisely to maximize output, reduce cost, and move faster.

✅ Save this for later
🔁 Repost to help your network
👍 Like if this was useful
➕ Follow for more AI breakdowns and 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next guide. 

Which LLM do you use most, and why? Share to help others learn. 

#AI #LLM #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #AIEngineering #Developers #TechTrends #2026

Choose the Right AI Model 

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Boss vs Leader: the difference matters more than ever.

A boss:
 • Gives orders
 • Focuses on authority
 • Takes credit
 • Points out mistakes
 • Says “because I said so”
A leader:
 • Gives direction
 • Builds trust
 • Shares credit
 • Teaches through mistakes
 • Says “let’s figure this out together”

People don’t leave companies.
They leave bosses.
The best leaders don’t control people,
 they empower them.

👉 Are people following you because of your title… or your actions?
💬 What quality do you value most in a leader?

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I was high-masking ADHD for most of my life, diagnosed well into adulthood.

I learned how to look “functional,” while constantly fighting how my brain actually works.
The real shift came when I stopped chasing who I should be and started working with my brain, not against it.

For those unfamiliar:
Neurodiversity recognises that brains naturally work in different ways, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference that can affect communication, sensory processing, and how people experience the world.
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) affects attention regulation, impulse control, and energy levels; often bringing creativity, hyperfocus, and unique problem-solving strengths alongside challenges.

This is why neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace matters.

Inclusion isn’t about lowering standards.
It’s about:
Rethinking rigid norms
Creating psychological safety

Valuing different ways of thinking and working

When people don’t have to mask, they don’t just survive, they thrive.
👉 Leaders & teams: What’s one change you could make to better support neurodivergent talent?

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