When you think about people, you give them power.

Look at the other side of things even if you know you'll never agree. It creates empathy.

You don't get what you don't ask for

The only thing I smoke is my competition

Many people are too lazy to go out, can't afford to, or are too swamped. If you can manage your workload and get out for lunch, more power to you. You're at the wrong employer if you find yourself penalized for something so human.

It's definitely scary to follow a book that's been turned into a Netflix series and found as much success as Girlboss did.

Teamwork is not always going to be split equally, and being able to work on a team without competing with your peers is an important skill to have. If you're that good, the other things you do independently will be seen, and over time it will be obvious that you're a winner.