#ThirstyThursday Issue #197

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Thirsty Thursday #197

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✅ Today’s Checklist:

Use AI to help secure your job
10 toxic “culture” moves to watch for
How to shut down sneaky delegation
The balloon hack for a stronger core

QUICK LINKS

💸 The hidden price tag of going back to the office.

🔥 3 subtle signs you may be heading toward burnout.

🌷 How to stay gentle in a fast-paced world.

🤖 100+ ChatGPT prompts you’ll wish you had sooner.

AI UPSKILLING

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Use ChatGPT For Advice on How to Save Your Job

Takeaways:

Don’t fear AI, master it. Prompt engineering is becoming a foundational skill for the future of work. For example, JPMorgan Chase is already training all new hires in prompt engineering to unlock productivity and boost results.
Try this: Ask ChatGPT, “Recommend 4-5 apps or tools I should be using for my role” to uncover tech that makes you indispensable.
Great prompts = great outputs. In any field, the right wording can turn generic AI results into powerful, tailored solutions.

Watch GaryV’s video on IG.

SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

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Keep Your Deal Alive

Big deals die slow, painful deaths. First, it’s the “quick security questionnaire.” Then, “We’ll need to see your SOC 2 report.” Suddenly, weeks turn into quarters, momentum fades, and your champion stops replying.

Delve flips the script. Our AI-powered platform gets you audit-ready in just 15 hours—no late nights, no armies of consultants, no derailed roadmaps.

🚀 It’s working for founders like:

Lovable — zero to SOC 2 in days.
Bland — $500K ARR unlocked in 7 days.
11x — $1.2M ARR closed faster, 143 hours saved.

Don’t let compliance be the deal-breaker. With Delve, it’s done before your deal starts to flatline.

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CULTURE CHECK

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When ‘Culture’ is Just a Cover For Bad Behavior

Takeaways:

Corporate gaslighting often hides behind compliments like “we love your passion” or “you’re a strong performer” when there’s no real support or opportunity behind it.
When feedback is only welcomed in one direction and growth plans are endlessly “under review,” it’s a sign the culture may not actually value your development.
Watch for what’s rewarded vs. what’s said; culture is proven through action, not slogans.

Read the carousel on LinkedIn.

OFFICE POLITICS

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Time to Shut Down The Coworker Who Keeps “Delegating” to You

Takeaways:

Redirect with clarity. Instead of re-explaining, point to the source: “That’s all in the XYZ doc. Check there first.” This saves you time and reinforces where answers live.
Hand back the reins. Nudge people toward self-sufficiency: “The documentation covers this. Take a look and let me know if you still have questions.” It sets a boundary while keeping the door open.
When needed, encourage independence by saying: “I think you should take a first pass at it, if you hit a snag, I’m here.”

Watch the full IG video.

GLOBAL HIRING SIMPLIFIED

The Easy Button for Global Hiring

Hiring international talent shouldn’t feel like launching a satellite into orbit. If you’re trying to build a global team, but the legal, payroll, and HR logistics are giving you a migraine—you’re not alone.

That’s why companies are turning to Deel.

Deel’s Global PEO (Professional Employer Organization) lets you hire full-time employees in 100+ countries without setting up your own local entities. They handle everything from compliance to onboarding to getting people paid, so you can focus on the actual work, not the paperwork.

🚀 Think of it like this:

You find the perfect hire overseas.
Deel becomes their local legal employer.
You manage them like any other team member.
Deel handles the rest.

💸 Taxes? Handled.

📄 Contracts? Localized and compliant.

🧾 Payroll? Automated.

📬 Benefits? Built-in.

🕊️ Peace of mind? Priceless.

And because Deel integrates with your existing HR stack, scaling internationally doesn’t mean overhauling everything you’ve built.

👉 Bonus: With Deel, you also get access to 24/7 in-house legal and HR experts—because “Did we just violate labor law?” is not a fun Slack message to get.

TL;DR:

Global hiring, minus the legal chaos.

Simple onboarding, compliant contracts, and seamless payroll—everywhere.

WORKOUT HACK

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The Balloon Trick For Deep Core Strength

Takeaways:

Adding a balloon to core exercises boosts pressure in your abdomen, engaging deep core and pelvic floor muscles together.
When done correctly, it can help flatten the tummy, improve bladder control, and build inside-out strength.
To try it, get into a plank or similar core position, inhale through your nose, then exhale slowly into the balloon while keeping your ribs down and pelvic floor lifted.

See it in action on FB.