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We get it. You know what good looks like. You’re the person everyone asks. And you still second-guess yourself and Google things you feel you should know by now. You could use a few people to ask, too. That’s what Third Rodeo is for. Our newsletter offers candid perspectives on the hard parts of work. Our Friday calls give you people to talk them through with outside your org chart.

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The Roundup

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#5 • Sep 8, 2026 • 2 min read

Staying Sane When Work Gets Busy

Staying sane when things get busy: work boundaries, routines, and protecting your time to avoid burnout.

#4 • Sep 2, 2026 • 1 min read

Getting Past Networking Anxiety

Networking anxiety and outreach discomfort — and why everyone feels like an imposter reaching out.

#3 • Aug 25, 2026 • 1 min read

Building a Prompt Library

Favorite prompt takeaways: start with context + goal + audience, ask for three versions, and let AI interview you.

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