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Run Headfirst Into the Conversation, Scary as it May Be

Because turning away just isn’t an option anymore.

7 min read5 days ago

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The Power of Being Someone’s Professional Reference

Imagine unlocking a door to someone’s future with just a few words.

5 min readApr 6, 2024

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Your words could be someone’s next big break. Two people smiling.

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The You Design System

A Tree Grows in Two Directions at the Same Time

Job seekers: Seek the light but don’t fear what the dark does for you.

6 min readApr 1, 2024

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The You Design System

10 Things That Took Me 10 Years to Learn Working in Product

Peeling back the layers of what truly drives innovation.

7 min readMar 21, 2024

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The You Design System

The Role of Resilience in the Job Search

We talk like it’s “easy” to be resilient. The reality is quite different.

7 min readMar 17, 2024

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The You Design System

The Bond of Shared Struggles: How Our Challenges Unite Us

Be the first to share and watch what happens.

5 min readMar 3, 2024

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The You Design System

How to Talk Back When Your Doubts Whisper Lies in Your Ear

If only it were that easy to say, “I can”.

6 min readFeb 27, 2024

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The You Design System

Life Lessons from a Sprained Ankle and a Bruised Ego

Every stumble has a lesson in it.

3 min readFeb 22, 2024

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a man’s legs, preparing for a run, wearing running shoes

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UX Planet

The Impact of Your Work Is Felt Far Beyond the Screen

Owning design responsibility and reaping its tremendous rewards.

5 min readFeb 19, 2024

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Mike Curtis
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The You Design System

Everything Changed for Alex When She Applied the 7 Principles of Persuasion (to herself)

You’re not alone in your struggle to be heard and respected.

8 min readFeb 18, 2024

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Everything Changed for Alex When She Applied the 7 Principles of Persuasion (to herself)

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Mike Curtis

Mike Curtis

Senior UX Designer / New articles weekly on design & self-improvement / Helping you design the "UX of You" / 22+ years in design, marketing, & sales.

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