the more i think on it, yeah nah fukk all that - the more visible you are, the easier it becomes to draw competition you never planned for
especially the social event stuff
also when it comes to presentations GO WATCH GOOD PRESENTATIONS whether its on youtube, a random university ted talk, something else going on in your building, etc and start understanding how you can improve for your audience. overprepare. think about what questions anyone in the room could have and don't just think of an answer - frame out how whatever you're working on directly or indirectly supports their goals. because anyone can throw shyt on a board and confirm bias without actually helping anyone.
only pick fights you know with absolutely certainty you can win. but even then don't name names - name the office and frame the issue around ways you can improve mutually. arguing is for bums but more than anything it makes people not want to get involved. you will fall into the trap of isolation all on your own
and learn to speak the language of whatever industry you're in or working with. a dude who doesn't know what frictionless materials are doesn't belong in an emerging tech discussion the same way a guy who can't tell the difference between pan seared and grilled doesn't belong in a kitchen
help people who want to be helped and can be helped. don't hold it against them if they don't want it
