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noname_jabronion Ask HN: How does your SaaS company handle sales tax?

This looks perfect, thanks

noname_jabronion Rugby: Head impact study shows cognitive decline after just one season

This is very close to my experience. I played rugby for 10 years and had multiple concussions (2 that knocked me out).

After one concussion I went through a period where I would get emotional and angry, especially when drinking (i.e. have 2 beers, black out, and then black-in crying).

I quit drinking about 2 years ago (I'm in my early 30s) and the mental clarity has been incredible. I had a tendency to drink heavily when I drank (about weekly) and so if you're struggling with memory issues I'd suggest giving sobriety a chance for a month or two to see if it makes a difference.

noname_jabronion Ask HN: What people skills do you wish you learned earlier in your career?

We were born with 2 ears and 1 mouth - listen more than you speak... I found that this drives all other areas of interpersonal interaction: you need to understand where someone else is coming from / what their motivations are before trying to "fix" things or "pitch" them... sometimes people just want to be heard above all else

Honestly and simplicity are the best policy. Don't bs, don't overpromise, own up to your failure, and follow-through on the things you say you'll do (and it will be easy to do this if you are honest about what you can / can't do)

Favorite book: 7 Habits of Highly Successful People; the title sounds like a business book but it's really about how to be a better person / friend / parent / colleague / etc