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November 26, 2025

25% off Good Job, plus merch!

TL:DR Get 25% off the book with the code GOODJOB25 when you buy direct at sternlyworded.com/store

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For the job-seeker on your list.

For the new grad who is just getting started.

For the friend reeling from layoffs.

The new manager on your team.

For anyone on your gift list hiring or looking to hire, get them the book for 25% off with the code GOODJOB25. Only when you buy direct at sternlyworded.com

Good Job, the affirmation

Start listening for the words “good job,” and you’ll begin to hear them everywhere. To a coworker after a particularly good presentation. In a Slack message about a launch. To your partner for making a great meal. To your cat when they make it to the top of the stairs before you do. They’re two great words, and they’re great to say. Seriously, start listening for them. 

I might not consider myself a person who is into affirmations, but I do believe in the power of words. And seeing and hearing “good job,” even entirely devoid of the context of the book has been interesting. I noticed it at the boxing gym, where I had my obligatory “Good Job” sticker on  my water bottle. It was a little validating message to see after I’d gone ten rounds on the heavy bag. Way to go, me. 

Author’s recreation since we’re writing this on a rest day

So I made some merch. Sure, it’s for the book (buy the book, now 25% off through the holiday weekend! with the code GOODJOB25, but like I said, the words go beyond the book. It’s a little affirmation, a little validation. It’s to remind yourself you did a good job and to tell other people as well. Good job. You’re doing great. Keep going. Keep at it. 

Good words. Good merch.

Good Job for your head
A cup of Good Job
Good Job note
Good Job tote


Also, because I’m me, I made some merch with a different tone as well. Beyond the tote, the hat, the mug, and the notecard, I’ve got some pencils. “Write your own story,” “Non-linear career paths are cool,” and the very popular “LinkedIn is a trash fire,” because it is.

Pencil trio

 It’s all on sale on the site, https://sternlyworded.com/store. 

PS. I owe you all an update on Alcatraz. I did the swim! Accomplished in just under an hour on October 13th. Would do it again in a heartbeat. 



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