#ThirstyThursday Issue #189

The Assist Newsletter
June 25, 2025
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Click the image for the punchline 👆.

😂 See all June 2025 Thirsty Thursday jokes here.

✅ Today’s Checklist: 

  • What to do when a coworker is gunning for you
  • Writing hooks that actually stop the scroll
  • Productivity hacks that prioritize depth, not busywork
  • 8 compatibility questions to ask for dating

QUICK LINKS

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⚖️ How to reset when work is creeping into everything.

🧰 Let these HR tools do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

CAREER

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What to Do When a Coworker’s Gunning for You

 

Takeaways:

  • When a coworker constantly tries to undermine you, whether it’s subtle digs in meetings or unnecessary corrections, it can mess with your confidence and make work feel tense. It’s a power play, and unfortunately, a common one.
  • It’s tempting to respond with passive-aggression or clap back in the moment. But that can escalate the tension and make you look reactive.
  • A smarter move? Stay calm. Repeat their question to buy yourself a beat, skip past the jab, and respond with kindness. It keeps things professional, protects your peace, and shows them you’re not taking the bait.

Watch the full IG reel here.

TRAINING

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The 4-course lineup:

  • Interviewing & Hiring Lawfully: Ask better questions, avoid the EEOC nightmare.
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  • Disability, Pregnancy & Religious Accommodations: Grant requests with empathy and iron-clad compliance.
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SOCIAL MEDIA

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Hooks That Make People Stop Scrolling

 

Takeaways:

  • Your first line is everything. If it doesn’t hook, nothing else gets read, clicked, or shared.
  • Go bold, go emotional, go specific. Hooks that tap into shared pain, polarizing tasks, or clear proof spark instant connection.
  • Stats and questions boost credibility and engagement. Surprising data or reflective questions pull readers in and keep them engaged.

See the LinkedIn carousel.

PRODUCTIVITY

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Productivity Tools That Move the Needle

 

Takeaways:

  • Ditch the never ending to-do list—schedule your work. Dr. Cal Newport’s method of “fixed schedule productivity” is all about assigning tasks to time blocks so your day has structure, not overwhelm.
  • Productivity looks different in different seasons. Dr. Andrew Huberman reminds us that even with challenges like insomnia or raising kids, you can still be productive by leveraging short, focused windows of time.
  • Deep work wins in the long run. Both experts agree: deep, uninterrupted work is non-negotiable. Whether it’s 60 minutes a day or thinking on the scale of decades, the key is consistency and clarity over chaos.

Watch the YouTube video.

MARKETING TOOL

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Your Content Looks Great….But Can Anyone Find It?

 

You’ve got the blog posts. The landing pages. The visuals.

But if your traffic isn’t moving, it’s time to stop guessing and start optimizing.

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With Moz, you’ll finally understand:

  • What your ideal audience is searching for (and what words to use to reach them)
  • Why your competitors are ranking higher—and how to outsmart them
  • Which sneaky site issues are killing your discoverability (hint: it’s not just keywords)

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Here’s how to make Moz your SEO secret weapon:

✅ Run a keyword audit to show up where your audience is searching

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✅ Plug your pages into the on-page optimizer for content that performs, not just looks good

Stop publishing into the void. Start optimizing with Moz →

DATING

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8 Questions to Test Long-Term Compatibility

 

Takeaways:

  • Align on lifestyle, values, and big-picture goals. Do they see themselves in a bustling city, quiet suburbs, or living abroad? Do they want kids? What personal dreams are they chasing?
  • Clarify emotional expectations. What does loyalty mean to them? Just physical boundaries, or emotional ones too? Would they be okay grabbing coffee with an ex, or is that off-limits? And how much solo time do they need to feel like themselves?
  • Talk about day-to-day values. Would they rather merge finances or keep things separate? Do they see themselves working 70-hour weeks to build a company, or prioritizing a slower life focused on family and wellness? These answers shape the rhythm of your future life together.

See all 8 questions on IG.

STAFF PICKS

Stuff We’re Loving This Week

 

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🌞 Because who doesn’t like liquid sunshine in a bottle.

💻 This laptop sun shade keeps your screen visible, even poolside.

JUST FOR FUN

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JOB LEADS

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