Forget about the y-intercept; slope is the only thing that matters in the long run. Imagine your life as a line. On the x-axis, time. On the y-axis, think of a goal you're trying to achieve: whether a personal one like getting in shape or a professional one like getting that promotion.
Hire for slope, not Y-Intercept
Hire for slope, not Y-Intercept
Hire for slope, not Y-Intercept
Forget about the y-intercept; slope is the only thing that matters in the long run. Imagine your life as a line. On the x-axis, time. On the y-axis, think of a goal you're trying to achieve: whether a personal one like getting in shape or a professional one like getting that promotion.