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Kanye Reading

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“My recommendation for a book would be Free Economics. So this is a book they uncover hidden things of almost everything. So it's really fun to read and gets you insights of things you haven't even thought about.”
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“I'm Kanye Reading and well I'm halfway through a book called Kicking Away the Ladder by Haju Chang it's a book on nations and economies and power rich countries become rich and how developing countries adopt some of these policies to help them as well and it's more like a debate on if it's working or not I feel want to gain an understanding of how nations have evolved over time and that would be the private book to read so kicking away the letter”
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“Most of what I read is about personal finance and all of that. So I would say one very basic and very famous one which everyone knows where I still am a huge proponent of that, but we reached that poor ad.”
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“I fully agree with that too. So my personal view is that when you follow your passion in life, you will be successful in your career and probably also live longer. So there are many benefits related to working. You're more active. You stay socially engaged. So when you feel more passionate about the work you're doing than about anything else, why would you stop what you're doing to retire?”
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“Happened to be a part of the 38% and the reason why I think I'd still be working after 65 is really I would have gained an enormous amount of wealth of knowledge that I believe would be very essential to changing the future then and so to keep my mind alert to give off to society and to be part of the change I think it'd be best to still be in the workforce to help that kind of progress I think that's the best thing to do in my opinion so yeah”
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“Think yes, because I feel today we are becoming more and more aware of the career choices and making a more informed decision, which is primarily because of two reasons. One is ease of access to information for sure. And secondly would be the huge spectrum of information opportunities which are available for us out there these days. And today's generation, I feel, is actively seeking meaningful working opportunities and they're actually looking for work which they truly enjoy. So I feel they do not, as I said, they do not look at work as something as an added responsibility, but as part of their own identity. So they would love to work as long as they can instead of looking at it as just a milestone for age like if I in after 60 level whatever I want to because they are doing whatever they what they really want to while they're working that's how it pan out”
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“Yeah, so I would answer this with desire for freedom. So I think in the next 10 years, most of us will probably be focusing on our careers and thus don't like to take responsibility for raising a child. And pets just don't need the same sacrifices required for raising children, I think.”
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“For me, I will go a little different to what the results showed. I would probably go with both, both because I love pets and I'd want to have a pet, but I also believe companionship is very important as you grow. And so I'd also want to have a child as well. And I believe if you have a child, you're able to give off your values and things that you've learned over time to him or her. And so growing up and saying, okay, so this is my offspring. This is a meeting me. And that's exactly what I do is just perfect. And so I would be on the side of getting both of them.”
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“It's extremely important because I feel work is not looked at as an added burden or something, but it is a part of your identity and it's what defines you as a person. So I feel working with people who are as driven as and as motivated as you are and who have the same intellectual level. I think it really helps you in forming yourself as a great individual and even you imbibe those cultures as well. Also, when you work with such people in a very early stage of your careers, even you have the tendency to give back to your new generation when they join the workforce. I feel that's something which is really important in creating that ripple effect all across the organization. And yes, that's why it's extremely important while choosing a formal organization.”
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“I feel it's a very, very important thing to look out for, but especially for me. And I think so because working in a company that is socially conscious translates into the culture that's at work. And having a good culture at work means you're working very good with your co-workers and even with your clients that you're working with. And having a good culture then, again, means every day is a great day at work because everyone has great energy, positive energy, and you're working towards attaining what is expected of you in a good way. And when you do that again, you're able to grow and advance in the opportunities available to you. And so it really kind of sits in that whole framework of programming to be a better person. So being socially conscious kind of gives us empathy and allows us to be the best and being the best nature grow in there. So I think it's a very important thing that I look out for when choosing a company to work with.”
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“Second, working together with interesting clients where you can feel a sense of purpose and you feel passionate about improving the client situation. And third, being surrounded by smart colleagues who intellectually stimulate you. And I found all of that in my team at Goldman Sachs in Investment Banking.”
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“Great Nan. Jessica, as someone who's a global citizen and seen this live in many different cultures and environments, I'd be really interested to understand what sort of conversations you're having in this space right now with family and friends. So I think conversations about racial inequalities are fundamental to create awareness that equality is not yet a reality. And it's important to understand this to eventually improve the situation and create meaningful change. So yeah, that's what I learned about it. And I think to overcome these inequalities, this is not just the task of one single nation or institution. So I think we would rather need a combined approach of private and public institutions across all nations. I get very energized when I hear these responses. And I think to so much of the work that we're doing Goldman Sachs is around the sustainability of our work in this space, not just an episode.”
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“So, I feel having these conversations are extremely important because it makes us more sensitive towards other communities and people. And also I feel the major reason why discrimination stems, it's because of ignorance, not to mention the prejudices people have towards other communities and everything. And having these conversations makes us aware of their struggles and what they may go through, which we may be completely unaware of, and also in a way makes us aware of how privileged we are in a way. And I think that's why it helps us becoming more sensitive towards other people and understanding their struggles as well. And I think this is what will help us in changing the society at large because the more we talk about it, the more people have become aware and the more sensitive we become about it. That would be my answer.”
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“First of all, I believe it is very important for corporations to have this conversation because it tells whoever's going to work there, their stance on that issue. And I will relate this before I start an internship. We had an email from Goldman that said that told us about their stand on the racial inequality that was happening. And for me as an African, coming to the US and working here, it sort of gave me an awareness that I'm joining a company that accepts me for who I am and trusts and believes in my abilities. I believe having that kind of awareness really shows compassion and says we care for you. And so it really puts me in a better place to work effectively and be a better employee as compared to coming to work and thinking, hey, what is someone thinking about me when I step out of work and etc? I think it gives me the right piece of mind to work effectively and be the person I could be.”
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“Not being conscious and calculated of myself when I step out. I think now and every time I step out, I have to be well geared up. I have to be very careful about the distance I have in between people, where I'm going, what I'm touching and whatnot. And it just adds onto the things that you have to do in a day. And so hopefully when things come back to normal, I wouldn't have to worry about all of that again. In regards to the activities that happen outside, even if everything goes back to normal, I think as humans we will have this kind of residual effects behind our backs and so we'll be extra careful about things that we do and it will take a while for things to get back to normal but then I'm hopeful of the future. I think things are going to get much better in a couple of maybe even.”
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“Yes, I fully agree with the two honor interns. I think social media has changed the way we interact with each other forever. And on the one hand, it can be influential on society in a positive way because it allows us to stay in touch. But on the other hand, social media can foster antisocial behavior and can result in the spread of misinformation. So I think the idea that a person can be cancelled is a collective way of saying we're not going to pay attention to that public figure or celebrity anymore.”
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“On the offense, and there are some non-negotiables. But then I think it's very important to say that when you cancel on someone, you don't just cancel on themselves as a person, but you cancel their ideas, their talents, their gifts, and even decades of work that they've done. And so having a perfect balance between how you will work on that would be the best thing to do, in my opinion. So giving them another chance or reevaluating circumstances would be the best.”
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“For me, I think, first of all, cancel culture sits with activism and trying to provide support to people who might be victims in some way, but then it has evolved over time. And I believe this should be a reevaluation of how it is. I personally do not think social media should make the decision on canceling with someone. At the end of the day, it really boils down to you as a person and the values that you hold. I believe as time goes on, there should be a system or some sort or even a public nudge that would help you, individuals, properly regulate and know how to take these decisions. Then again, I believe humans progress on different successions of point of views over time and it changes. And so giving them another chance would be the best thing to do because at the end of the day, we're trying to have compassion. But then again, it really depends.”
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“Yeah, so definitely cancel culture is something which has kicked into this new age, but I feel people should be given a chance to explain themselves and change because I feel sometimes social media can become a really intolerant and toxic space and people can become really, really unapologetic. But I feel just like everyone else, even celebrities or anyone who is at gunpoint at that time can make mistakes and they should be given a fair chance to prove themselves again, especially in the Indian context today. There has been a lot of debate going on in this particular topic because of the current situations. But yeah, I don't think this is something which we as a society would like to take forward and would definitely change this.”
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“I'm a part of the Netflix team, but again, just like everyone else, I'm not a binge watcher. I'm not a serious person as well. But then I seem to get more inclined to documentaries, documentaries about nature, technology, history, because I think it keeps me informed. I find that more interesting than movies. At the moment, I'm actually watching one called Crim Camp, and it's talking about the journey of how the Disability Act was enacted in the US. I thought that's super interesting. That's what I would spend my time watching on each day.”
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“Every once in a while, I like to watch a movie to calm down, but I'm definitely not a binge watcher either. So besides that, I also like watching travel documentaries, since I think they provide an opportunity to connect with the world and understand different cultures.”
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“So, I'm not much of a TV show person. I watch more of movies, but so I'm not a bench watcher at all. I cannot just sit and watch TV shows for hours. That's not my thing. It depends on the show also. It's like one really great show, like some thriller or something I might, but it's not my cup of tea. Yeah, but what I'm currently watching would be how to get away with murder. But yeah, it's just one show which I would watch as thriller, but not TV show kind of person I am.”
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“Definitely a part of two thirds, I feel, in the coming years more number of employees will work a flexible schedules from a variety of locations and it may not just be their homes, but also place where they always wanted to travel and where they will visit. And if we just have come a long way from a nine to five kind of a culture to work from home today, I think it won't be long before we will be moving towards these flexible working arrangements. And I think it's a great concept because it enables an individual to kind of devote completely to his personal course and aspirations and also to his personal life. And at the same time, maintain a good work life balance. So yeah, I think this will be the future of work space.”
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“Yes, it is 100% just a feebleness what Desker said, I believe we're in unprecedented times and companies are being pushed to do things that they haven't previously done and just embrace a new normal. And so really having that perfect balance of changing things and making sure that they are putting things in place to get the best out of their employees through flexible work shows is the thing that's going to happen. And really, I feel that also eating some mental health as well being a very important thing, giving employees a chance to be flexible to do things in a way that will let them be the best is just spectacular. And so I think that's the future of work and I look forward to it.”
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“I think Samuel encapsulated it pretty well. It really helped me to improve On my communication skills in terms of email writing and talking over Zoom and everything. But yeah, I feel a little bit of physical communication could have been better. It's like 100% work from home, but obviously given the kind situation, we cannot have that. But I think moving forward, building relationships and work from home, I don't think is really a challenge until unless you maintain that a little bit of physical communication as well at some point or the other in time. So yeah, it's good for the experience. Also, the nature of my work was such that I had to interact with people from other offices like in Hong Kong and all as well. So I think even that helped me in communicate in building relationships with people. And yeah, that was a good experience.”
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“Yes, I was able to, but then I see this as a 70, 30 thing because there was that missing thing of not having that fiscal interaction in there. But then at the end of the day, it gave me the opportunity to even work on my communication skills better and also amplify my personality over Zoom or what kind of software that I was using. And so at the end of the day, I was able to build that, but it was a learning experience as well that forced me to be even better and communicate much more. And so with the 7030, with that physical aspect being missing, aside that, everything seemed to be perfect in there, just keeping everyone in the loop again and having that constant communications is very helpful.”
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“Yeah, so first of all, regarding my productivity, I would say working from home increased my productivity due to three main reasons. So first, I kept weekly to-do lists where I was writing down what I wanted to accomplish each week. And second, I made sure I discussed deadlines with my colleagues to prioritize projects and always ask for feedback. And third, every evening I recap the day and wrote down three good things, but also reflected on three things I wanted to get better on or improve about myself. Regarding the ability to build relationships, I have to admit that I first thought building connectivity and relationships with my colleagues may present some challenges in a virtual working environment. However, I just try to always be proactive in reaching out to my team and over communicated my progress and always ask questions. So they did a fantastic job at the end and making”
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“For me, productivity was largely based on my adaptability and how I succeeded in internship. And so what I did really was, first of all, wake up a couple of hours early and try and get myself mentally and physically prepared because it was virtual and not being in the office. I had everything seemed to be more structured. If I had to ask questions or had to catch up with my buddy, I had to have a specific email that would send and prepare things that I wouldn't usually do it if I was there in person. And so getting that time to prepare myself before the day was absolutely one of the best things that I could do and also really keeping all the relevant stakeholders in the loop as to what I was doing because then again you're in a different location but then you have to make sure that everyone is looking at what you're doing especially working in your projects making sure that if you're doing something that is not what is expected you get that correction and fix it right away before moving forward and just really taking short breaks during a call”
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“Initially, it was a bit difficult to kind of get accustomed to this kind of culture, but I think it was a steep learning curve towards the second or third week. I kind of got into the cycle of getting adjusted to the working style of the team and working environment. And yeah, I think the one challenge which I faced in case of productivity was that those lines between the professional life and the personal life gets somewhat blurred in work from home. But I think with time you kind of get hold of it and with discipline and with marking properly as to what you when you want to work and how much you want to complete when. So I think that's really helps in kind of steering your productivity in the right direction.”
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“Definitely. So, I worked with the Bangalore Office of Goldman Sax and I joined from Bombay in India. And it was one phenomenal working experience with GIS because my team was amazing. Everyone was very supportive and they helped me guide through how to complete do my work and any doubts or any query, they would always be more than willing to help me in that. And initially I had a lot of apprehensions as to how this internship was going to work because it was the first time I would be working something like work from home in such an environment. But it never felt departed from the team or disoriented from the work during any time of the internship. So it was a great experience.”
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“Was an amazing learning experience. Initially, I was confused and a little nervous as to how things would go about. But then getting some amazing support from my mentors and my buddy kind of prepared me before day one, the conversations I had was phenomenal. I originally grew up in Ghana and West Africa. And so there was a little bit of a different culture in here. And so preparing me before day one was just perfect. And I just went in, gave up my all and made use of all the resources available. And at the end of the day, it was a positive outcome.”
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“Yeah, hi, Jake. First of all, I'm delighted to be here. And I was interning in the investment banking division in the London office, but working remotely from Germany. So I had a great experience. It was fantastic. And I think what you're getting out of the internship is what you put in.”
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