> If you instinctively and intellectually adhere to a system of values, why would you advocate something that goes against it?
Because less market regulation is not a value by itself, its a policy, a means to an end. My interpretation of kenny-log_ins' post was the hidden accusation that the Economist doesn't properly seperate the two, and thus falls victim to ideology.
Any sane ideologue will admit it's a guide rather than an absolute rule; you might be on the right because you believe free-market approaches are generally better, or on the left because you believe tax-and-spend approaches are generally better, but if you're analysing specific cases rather than just touting your ideology then you should spot at least some exceptions.
My answer to this question has evolved a fait bit over time, and probably will in the future, but at the moment I find that making sure that I deliver at least one item (however small) every week helps; I feel I am always making progress. So if you have big projects, break it down into simple, manageable steps & tasks. Then work your way down the list.
Completely agree with @cgsmith.
I did an internship at age 30: it was 2008, the economy was in the doldrums, and I was desperate to change the direction of my career. The internship lasted 6 months, I was obviously far more experienced (in terms of strategic thinking & organisational experience) than other interns, my boss and even the boss of my boss. Long story short, 6 months later I was hired by the company with a decent position, salary, and having completed my professional turnaround.
This guy is my hero. What he says sounds so simple and obvious, but I've learned from experience that doing the simple and obvious stuff can be so hard...
Edit: this bizarre story has been picked by other news outlets, so maybe there's something to it.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/nov/07/facebook-...
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-11-06/facebook-now-wants-...