Career Asymptotes - by Philip Su - Molochinations
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There's a terminal level for everyone. When would you like to reach yours?
Waxing Asymptotic in Career Velocity There's a terminal level for everyone. When would you like to reach yours? Philip Su Oct 04, 2025 51 13 3 Share If you grew up in America, you’ve probably been told your whole life you could be an astronaut, that you could be anything you set your mind to. This is patently false. America is indeed a land of opportunity with more social mobility than many other countries. But you most definitely cannot be an astronaut just because you set your mind to it. In the US, we’re used to being told that we can do whatever we want, we can become whatever we want. Thi
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