So you don't miss a thing. Hi there! A number of you have recently subscribed to The Weekly Chronicle . Of which I appreciate. Here's the list of past volumes. So you don't miss a thing. . . . ~T.K.K Volume 44: A Story on Resilience Volume 43: Root-Cause Analysis Volume 42: Pareto's Principle - The 80/20 Rule Volume 41: Mental Models Volume 40: Second-Order Thinking Volume 39: How to Decide Volume 38: Crypto 101 Volume 37: The Mentor's Crucifixion Volume 36: Dream. Execute. Repeat. Volume 35: 20 Lessons from 2024 Volume 34: A Top 1% Skill Volume 33: It Takes More Effort than You Think Volume 32: Life Lessons from a 60-Year-Old Friend Volume 31: Thanksgiving Volume 30: Work = Creating Output Volume 29: 13 Lessons in 13 Months - Lessons from my Early Career Volume 28: If You Don't Know What to Do With Your Life Volume 27: Seasons Volume 26: Rule of 26 Volume 25: You Are Your Own Competition Volume 24: Do It Scared Volume 23: Build II Volume 22: The Overthinking Paradox Volume 21: You are the Goal Volume 20: What Goes Into a Minute Volume 19: Don't Sacrifice Quality Volume 18: Happy Birthday Uncle Warren 🎊🎉🎈. Volume 17: Letter to my 18-Year-Old Self Volume 16: Luck Doesn't Exist Volume 15: Build Volume 14: Be Good. Be Ethical. And Be Honest . Volume 13: The Meaning of a Newsletter Volume 12: Write Volume 11: The ROI Mindset Volume 10: Doing Meaningful Work Volume 9: The Weekly Chronicle Special - A Quintuple Series 9.1: Part I: Intro 9.2: A Meaningful Goal 9.3: The Journey Between 9.4: The Journey is the Destination 9.5: Rounding It Up - Goal Setting Volume 8: The Rule of 36 Volume 7: Meeting Jordan Peterson Volume 6: The Art of Mini-Tasking Volume 5: Stop Trying Too Hard Volume 4: The Nothing Week Volume 3: Do It for Yourself Volume 2: " I don't have to - I get to " Volume 1: Welcome

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A Brief Career Synopsis My Journey from Mathematics to Business Data Analysis The Big Question I'm often asked, "Titus, you have a Math degree. Why did you end up taking a job in Data?" Truth is, I wanted to pay the bills. ( Sort of .) But in retrospect, It was a well-calculated move spanning two years of trial-and-error, soft-testing, and open-mindedness. I'll explain. I initially majored in Computer Science in college but pivoted to Math in my Sophomore year of college because Java wasn't my cup of tea. ( Inside joke. ) " But why Math, though? " I'm asked. And for five reasons: I still wanted a technical major; To remain in STEM. Math overarches multiple job functions: Software Engineering, Analysis, Consulting, etc. Math encompasses multiple industries: Tech, Finance, Business, etc. Anyone who knows Math is REALLY respected, so I've come to learn. Math was (and still is) my favorite subject since high school, so picking it was a no-brainer. Not to say that it was easy - My Math major was the hardest thing I've done in my entire life. But the payoff = Most rewarding. Story for another day. How I Did It Hinging on reasons 2 & 3 above, I was confident that with a plan laid out right, I could get a job not too far off from my Math skills. How exactly I did it: ↳ I opened myself up to job functions in the Tech and Finance industries as a Program Manager, Business Analyst, Technology Consultant, to name a few. ↳ And then, of course, application volume...because the job market has been tough post-COVID. ↳ Also, banking on my technical acumen, logical reasoning, and leadership skills, clearly communicating that and my value proposition to prospects interested in my journey. ↳ Plus, people who can advocate for you also prove massive: Friends, Colleagues, Referrals, etc. That bet paid off when, thank God, I became a Business Analyst doing Data Analytics in Financial Markets in December 2022. "Does your Math Degree Help?" First Day on the Job - August 14, 2023. I'm often asked again: "Do you use your Math degree in your job?" To which I answer:  " Somewhat. " My degree did more on me as a person than it did me academically. {I call it " Academic Metamorphosis " - When you take an academically challenging major but end up being academically challenged.} It molded me into a: ⇥ Deep thinker ⇥ Problem-solver ⇥ Logical reasoner ⇥ And a Dot-Connector;  Skills highly valuable in any career. Plus, the latter half of a Mathematics curriculum is more theoretical than practical, so there's that. But yeah...here we are! . . . Hope this helps anybody discerning their career moves. ON THE SIDE: ➣ I help ambitious professionals achieve success faster with proven growth strategies. ( Book an appointment ) ➣ I also run The Weekly Chronicle, a free weekly newsletter where I share motivational insights like the above in under one minute: 4.8/5 ✰ Rating. ( Subscribe here ) God bless. . . . ~T.K.K

Carerra's Chronicles is the home to the thoughts of Carerra Titus Kariuki on ideas spanning Finance, Technology, Motivation, and more. Home: Welcome Inside the mind of Carerra. Home: About Browse by Category Finance My Journey Watu Wangu Tech in Review The Minute with Carerra Careers Education The 101 Series The Latest Dec 27, 2024 10 min read 20 Lessons from 2024 My 20 Lessons from 2024. Nov 27, 2024 2 min read Thanksgiving 2024 10 Things I'm Grateful for This Year. Nov 13, 2024 6 min read 13 Lessons in 13 Months: Lessons from My Early Career 13 lessons learned from my early career.

Learn about Carerra, the author behind the Chronicles. About Carerra The Author Behind The Chronicles Who is Carerra? Hi there! I'm Carerra; nice to meet you! :) Natively Kenyan, I live on the East Coast of the United States. I'm a Business Analyst at the Bank of New York (BNY), specializing in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence servicing. I'm a recent Math grad from the University of Washington (with a hint of Computer Science .) and also the GOAT of NSBE. I like learning and sharing my experiences, most of which are motivational, hence why I started Carerra's Chronicles. If I find something intriguing in Tech, Personal Development, Finance, Leadership, and more, guaranteed, I'll write it down and share my thoughts with you. Values I accord myself: Leadership, Vision, Faith, Optimism, Hard Work, and Accountability. I also am a son of God, and it's through Him that I have His will to accomplish here on Earth. While I'm not motivating others, I'm either listening to a podcast, playing chess or the piano, doing Duolingo, going to the gym, reading a biography, or writing on Carerra's Chronicles. Cheers to a lifetime of learning and growth, and God bless you. Sincerely , ~Carerra-T.K.K, Founder + CEO, Carerra's Chronicles Social Media LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Medium Resume Q&As A casual convo with me would look like this... What If You Were on Wikipedia? My Goal of Becoming a Millionaire Realization: I'm a Generalist

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