Hi Reader,

Last call for white linen paths! I hope everyone enjoys the last week in August.

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He's a former VC who guides professionals on deeply introspective journeys.

Together on our podcasts, we've tackled envy, scarcity thinking, perfectionism and the fierce inner critic.

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This flow chart explains how I cope

I am an MC.

And even though I can tell a mean dad joke - I'm not a master of ceremonies.

But what I am, is a Master Coper.

If you throw any uncomfortable feeling at me - envy, anxiety, worry, fear, anger or FOMO - I know how to cope.

Sometimes the coping is healthy - meditating.

Other times it's bizarre - plucking out a few gray hairs.

And occasionally, it's outright naughty.

In fact, I've perfected my coping strategy so methodically that I can present it as a flow chart:

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Here are this week's top reads:

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What is Coast FIRE?

9 minutes | Of Dollars and Data

One of the smartest decisions I made was working really hard until age 35 while investing aggressively in stocks. That created an incredible compounding nest egg that allowed me to “coast” thereafter. Now, I only need to work to cover our (high) living expenses. I just learned that there’s a term for this — Coast FIRE.

→ Read the article​

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How to be unproductive

5 minutes | Rick Foerster

In a world where getting more done is what defines success, being “unproductive” is an act of rebellion. This brave act can reignite our creativity and give us a new sense of purpose. All you need to do is unlearn productivity.

→ Read the post​

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Vacation tips for anxious workaholics

5 minutes | Wall Street Journal

The idea of a “real vacation” can feel elusive when you're used to living with Slack and the ability to “just hop on a call.” Is it possible to ditch our to-do lists for just a few days? And once we're back, is it possible to hold onto that carefree mindset so that we can find joy in life's little moments?

→ Read the article​

This Week on The Examined Life Podcast

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This week's episode: Should you take a sabbatical?​

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LAST WEEK'S MOST READ

• ​A few laws of getting rich (Collab Fund, 457 clicks)
• ​Am I a bad dad? (Rad Reads, 449 clicks)

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And finally, how do you do 56+29 in your head and without a calculator?

With gratitude,

Khe

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