Aussie writer with 1B+ content views in 10 years | I teach people to use writing online to create career opportunities | Let's connect: tim@timdenning.com

I quit my eCommerce startup with 100+ employees. Then got depressed, developed an eating disorder, and got a minimum-wage job in a bank. I now work for myself and make 7-figures writing.

I'm not that smart and have no college education. The way I used the internet made the difference.

And going to a Tony Robbins event changed my mindset. He taught me to go from being a victim to be in control.

This led to:

• 1B+ content views
• Financial freedom
• Book deal with a major publisher
• Meeting my heroes (like Tony Robbins)
• Quitting my banking career forever in 2021
• Multiple successful businesses fuelled by obsession

My mission: Help 100,000 people start online businesses. 

My beliefs that drive everything I do:

- Anything is possible
- Positivity above all
- Ego is the enemy
- Challenge the status quo
- Chase obsession, not passion
- Always be kind, grateful, and a good person

How can I help you?

• Social media audience building
• Starting or growing an online business

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If you need 36 interviews to make a hiring decision, you don't know what you're looking for.

The best candidates won't wait for your corporate theater.

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Friend just withdrew from a Google process after round 12.

4 months. 12 interviews. 6 take-home projects. 3 presentations.

They offered him 10% less than his current role.

He took a startup offer instead. 2 interviews. 1 week. 40% raise.

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The hiring circus exposed:

Round 1-3: "Getting to know you" (Could be one conversation)
Round 4-6: "Technical assessment" (Should take 2 hours max)
Round 7-9: "Culture fit" (You mean politics?)
Round 10-12: "Final stakeholders" (People who won't work with you)

It's not thoroughness. It's incompetence hiding behind process.

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What long interview processes mean:

• Nobody wants to make a decision
• Everyone's covering their ass
• The role isn't clearly defined
• Too many cooks, no chef
• They're hoping you'll drop out so they don't have to reject you

Companies that can't hire efficiently can't operate efficiently.

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I hire in 2 weeks. Always.

Day 1: Phone screen (30 minutes)
Day 3: Real conversation with me (1 hour)
Day 5: Meet the team (90 minutes)
Day 10: Final decision

That's it. No committees. No consensus building. No theatrical performances.

Success rate? 85%.

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The top talent timeline:

Week 1: They're interested
Week 2: They're engaged
Week 3: They're questioning your competence
Week 4: They're interviewing elsewhere
Week 6: They're gone

Every week you waste, your competition gets stronger.

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Real story from last month:

Candidate had 8 offers. EIGHT.

The companies with 2-week processes got her attention.
The companies with 6-week processes got ghosted.

She chose the company that respected her time. Made $300K first year.

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The interview marathon red flags:

• "We need buy-in from everyone" = Nobody owns anything
• "Just a few more stakeholders" = Endless politics
• "One final round" (for the third time) = Disorganized chaos
• "Take your time with this project" = Free consulting
• "We're being thorough" = We're terrified of decisions

Run. These companies are where careers go to die.

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Here's what actually matters in hiring:

Can they do the job? (One technical interview)
Will they fit the team? (One culture conversation)
Do they give a sh*t? (You'll know in hour one)

Everything else is corporate masturbation.

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To every hiring manager:

Your 36-interview process isn't finding better people. It's filtering out anyone with options.

You're not being selective. You're being stupid.

The best people have choices. Respect their time or lose them.

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To everyone in interview hell:

A company that takes 6 months to hire takes 6 years to promote.

Find companies that move fast. They're the ones actually going somewhere.

What's the longest interview process you've endured? 👇

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Aussie writer with 1B+ content views in 12 years | Teaching high performers to build million-dollar digital businesses | Let’s connect: tim@timdenning.com

Most bosses manage your output. The rare ones manage your potential.

One builds careers. The other builds empires.

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Had 2 bosses in the same year. Same company. Different universes.

First boss: Tracked my hours. Reviewed my work. Gave me raises when HR approved them.

Second boss: Introduced me to CEOs. Pushed me into speaking gigs. Fought for my promotion when I wasn't even asking.

Guess which one I still text on holidays?

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A boss who actually gives a sh*t does things differently:

They don't ask "What did you accomplish today?"
They ask "What do you want to accomplish in life?"

They don't manage your calendar.
They manage your trajectory.

They don't protect you from failure.
They ensure you fail at things worth failing at.

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The VP who changed my life did 3 things no other boss did:

1. Told other companies about me (while I worked for her)
2. Connected me to her competition
3. Said "You're going to outgrow this role. Let's plan for it."

She knew I'd leave eventually. She accelerated it.

I've sent her millions in business since.

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Bosses who don't care about your future:
• "That's not your job"
• "Stay in your lane"
• "You're not ready"
• "Be patient"
• "We'll revisit next year"

Bosses who do:
• "You should meet..."
• "Have you considered..."
• "I nominated you for..."
• "Take my spot at..."
• "You're ready for..."

One keeps you small. The other makes you unstoppable.

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Real conversation with my best boss:

Her: "You're going to quit in 18 months."
Me: "What? No, I'm happy here."
Her: "You will be. But not in 18 months. Let's make sure you leave for something incredible."

She was right. Left after 20 months. For a role she helped me get.

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The compound effect of a boss who cares:

Year 1: They teach you their job
Year 2: They introduce you to their network
Year 3: They push you toward bigger things
Year 5: You're running something they helped you build
Year 10: You're hiring their other protégés

Every great leader has this tree of success beneath them.

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The test for whether your boss cares about your future:

Ask them: "Where do you see me in 5 years?"

If they say "Right here, killing it!" - they care about themselves.

If they say "Running your own division, maybe your own company" - they care about you.

The answer tells you everything.

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To every manager reading this:

Your job isn't to keep your best people. It's to prepare them for what's next.

The ones you develop will build your legacy.
The ones you trap will destroy your reputation.

Be the boss people thank at their IPO.

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To everyone with a boss who doesn't invest in you:

They're not going to change. You are.

Find someone who sees your potential and fights for it

Your career is too short for bosses who keep you small

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9 uncomfortable career truths people lie to themselves about:

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1. A salary won't make you wealthy

Your $200K salary? It's keeping you comfortable enough not to quit.

Meanwhile, the guy making $60K with three rental properties is building actual wealth. The freelancer with equity in 5 startups. The consultant who owns her business.

Wealth = ownership. Your paycheck is designed to rent your time, not build your empire.

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2. Your boss doesn't care about your career growth

They care about their quarterly bonus. Their next promotion. Their ass staying covered when sh*t hits the fan.

I had 7 bosses in 10 years. Know how many checked in after I left? Zero.

Your growth threatens them. Your success makes them nervous. Your potential reminds them of what they gave up.

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3. Company loyalty is a dumb decision

25 years at the same company? Congrats, you left millions on the table.

Job hoppers make 50% more over their careers. While you're waiting for that 3% annual raise, they're getting 30% bumps every 2 years.

Companies are loyal to shareholders. Not you. Act accordingly.

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4. People go to jobs cause they don't know what else to do

"I love my job!" No, you love the security of not having to figure out your actual purpose.

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5. Most people have no idea what their passion is, so they lie

"I'm passionate about supply chain optimization."

Really? That's what you dream about? That's what you'd do if money didn't matter?

Passion isn't found in job descriptions. It's discovered by doing sh*t that scares you.

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6. Hours worked has nothing to do with value created

I worked 80-hour weeks for 5 years. Know what I accomplished? The same as the guy who left at 5 PM sharp.

One good idea in the shower beats 20 hours of busy work. One strategic "no" beats 100 tactical "yeses."

Time in chair ≠ value delivered. Stop confusing motion with progress.

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7. Job titles are meaningless. They're just ego

Vice President of Nothing Important. Senior Director of Bullsh*t Nobody Cares About.

I've met "executives" who can't execute anything. And "junior associates" running entire departments.

Titles are participation trophies for adults. Cheap ways to make you feel important without paying you more.

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8. You're not entitled to a raise, promotion... or anything

The market doesn't owe you sh*t. Your company doesn't owe you sh*t. Your boss definitely doesn't owe you sh*t.

You get what you negotiate. What you have leverage for. What you make yourself irreplaceable for.

Expecting fairness in business is like expecting honesty in politics.

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9. Most of the stuff you buy keeps you tied to a job

That BMW lease. The house that stretches your budget. The lifestyle you can barely maintain.

You're not working for freedom. You're working to pay for sh*t that imprisons you.

Simplify your life. Watch your options explode.

Dawood University of Engineering and Technology

• Formulating comprehensive System Requirements Specifications (SRS) to facilitate the seamless deployment of CMS on campus, encompassing sophisticated technical intricacies. Orchestrating in-depth presentations and collaborative meetings with diverse stakeholders to conduct a rigorous gap analysis. Currently implemented academic module and moving towards HR and supply chain covering every aspect.
•	Engaging in negotiations with vendors, employing a technical lens to refine the deployment plan, technical design documents, and meticulous change management procedures. 
•	Designed, deployed, and managed data center, CCTV and network infrastructure using core switches, firewalls, and servers from Huawei and Dell. Configured core switches to support Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, high-performance forwarding, virtualization, security, and reliability features.
•	Configured firewalls to filter traffic, protect the network from cyber threats, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Integrated core switches, firewalls, and servers using Eth-Trunk interfaces and VRF functions to improve network performance and security.
•	Designed, deployed, and managed cloud infrastructure using Azure tools such as Azure DevOps, Azure Active Directory, Azure Backup, and Azure Monitor. Managed Azure cloud services such as Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, and Azure Virtual Machines.
•	Led agile-based in-house modular software development of student information systems using Dot Net, MVC5, ASP.Net, and MS SQL.
•	Developed and implemented effective social media marketing campaigns using tools such as Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, Twitter Ads, and Google Analytics.
•	Conducted cyber security assessments.

Director of Information Communication Technology

•	Oversaw the strategic planning, development, and execution of curriculum for the Telecommunication Department. Spearheaded initiatives to enhance academic programs, ensuring alignment with industry trends and technological advancements.
•	Facilitated collaboration with industry stakeholders to establish relevant partnerships, fostering student engagement and real-world exposure. Directed faculty in research endeavors, encouraging publications and participation in conferences to elevate the department's academic standing.
•	 Implemented quality assurance measures, maintaining accreditation standards and compliance with regulatory requirements. Orchestrated the procurement and maintenance of state-of-the-art equipment and technology to support hands-on learning and research activities.
•	Established and nurtured a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the department. Managed departmental budgets, resource allocation, and faculty development to optimize operational efficiency.
•	Initiated and supervised student projects, promoting experiential learning and industry-relevant skill development. Engaged in community outreach and industry networking to enhance the department's visibility and foster partnerships for internships and job placements.
•	Managed the selection and procurement of training equipment for two campuses, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Designed and developed IT infrastructure for two campuses, including network, internet/cyber security, telecommunications architecture/infrastructure design, and Microsoft Azure cloud services.
•	Led a team of IT professionals in applying leading-edge technology to deliver innovative, dynamically interactive solutions using Microsoft Office 365, digital library, and video conference tools.
•	Managed the renovation project of classes and labs for high-quality education, overseeing the budget, timeline, and quality standards.

Chairman Telecom and Director IT (CTO)

SUPARCO

As a Project Manager at SUPARCO, Pakistan’s national space agency, I oversaw the R&D of Information Technology, various space sciences, and technologies, including satellite technology. My goal was to develop indigenous capabilities in space technology and leverage them for the socioeconomic development of the country. Some of the projects that I led or contributed to are:
•	Digital Transformation of culture in the organization by establishing a highly motivating and engaging work environment that retained valuable technical talent.
•	Spearheaded the conceptualization and implementation of a customized online Oracle-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, strategically designed to elevate organizational efficiency, and optimize operational workflows. The ERP system comprises an extensive suite of over 26 distinct modules, encompassing Human Resource Management (HRM), Finance, Annual Confidential Report (ACR), Promotions Board, Loan Management, Civil Works, Complaint Management, Payroll, Supply Chain Management, Vehicle Management System, Manufacturing Control System, Industrial Services, and the specialized Campus Management System tailored for the unique requirements of the Institute of Space Technology (IST Islamabad).
•	Orchestrated the seamless integration of these multifaceted modules, leveraging advanced database management, software engineering, and system integration techniques. This comprehensive ERP solution serves as a centralized hub, facilitating streamlined data exchange and real-time decision-making across diverse organizational functions. The implementation involved intricate customization to align with industry-specific processes, ensuring a tailored solution that optimally meets the organization's unique operational needs.
•	Contributed to organizational optimization by spearheading the formulation of strategic policies and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to fortify sustainability and foster continual growth.

General Manager

University of Bristol

The first point of contact for any question, problem or request related to IT services in University of Bristol. Maintenance of IT&T services in university owned accommodations.

Student Advisor Computing Services

University of Bath

First and Second line support for Students studying in University of Bath. Resolving queries through RT System about  complex problems which require a more detailed knowledge of system.

Project Management Organization

•	Spearheaded the implementation of a robust network infrastructure, involving the integration of fiber optics technology, data center establishment, and the proficient deployment and management of servers to optimize overall system performance.
•	Led the seamless implementation of a Microsoft-based email and authentication system, leveraging advanced protocols and security measures for enhanced communication and access control.
•	Played a pivotal role in the facilitation of in-house Oracle-based self-developed ERP software implementation, contributing expertise in database management, system integration, and custom software development to optimize organizational processes

Assistant Manager

Sir Syed University

•	Taught Signal Processing, Digital Electronics, Microprocessor, and Interfacing subjects. Managed and developed a laboratory infrastructure and deployment of technical software for enhanced learning.

Research Assistant

Seasoned IT executive with over 24 years of extensive experience in leading and transforming IT operations across diverse industries. Expert in strategic IT planning, ERP development, and implementation using Oracle and Microsoft technologies, disaster recovery planning, and advanced cybersecurity measures. Renowned for directing and mentoring high-performing IT teams, managing significant IT budgets, and deploying cutting-edge technology solutions to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
In my current role as Director of Information Communication Technology, I have successfully designed and managed comprehensive data centers, CCTV and network infrastructures, led strategic IT initiatives, and negotiated with top-tier vendors to ensure optimal technology deployment. My expertise includes cloud services, cybersecurity assessments, and digital transformation, consistently delivering enhanced system reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness. I have been involved in the design and implementation of ERP solutions using Microsoft technologies and have deployed and managed Azure cloud services, providing scalable and efficient IT solutions. Additionally, I am implementing a comprehensive Campus Management System, integrating various academic, HR, and supply chain modules to streamline operations and enhance user experience at the university.
During my tenure at SUPARCO, in addition to nationwide infrastructure development, I spearheaded a digital transformation by developing a customized Oracle-based ERP system with over 26 modules, covering the entire organizational model and achieving a paperless environment. With a robust background in analyzing business requirements and developing effective IT strategies, I have a proven track record of improving system performance, minimizing risks, and fostering continuous improvement. My comprehensive experience in ERP development ensures seamless integration and optimal functionality across various platforms.
Driven by a commitment to excellence and a hands-on approach to leadership, I am passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems, innovate processes, and safeguard IT environments against evolving cyber threats. I am dedicated to advancing organizational objectives through strategic IT management and innovation.

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