Hi Reader, I had the unexpected pleasure of seeing Usher perform at the Intuit Dome this week - and it was definitely a Top 5 concert for me. As some of you know, choosing an unconventional career path can be a lonely endeavor. One of the first members of my "post-Wall Street tribe" was Paul Millerd, a fellow misfit and writer. And together on 10/1, we're celebrating his new book Good Work: Reclaiming your Inner Ambition. Join us as we reimagine our relationship to work (and make some new friends along the way).
When HENRYs become NENRYsThe HENRYs are a coveted demographic. They're young, educated and tend to be concentrated in big cities. They are High-Earners with an asterisk. Not Rich Yet. HENRY. HENRY's are typically in their late 20s and 30s and earn between $300,000 and $500,000. Just as I familiarized myself with this acronym, I discovered a new term: The NENRY.
From our sponsor: Here are this week's top reads: // oneAdmitting what is obvious4 minutes | EveryThis essay hit hard. Despite writing for nearly a decade, I struggle to call myself a “writer.” There are many reasons why that's the case, not limited to imposter syndrome and weird internal mental models about status. But when you admit the obvious, freedom ensues. Then you become unstoppable. // twoKayaks and superyachts5 minutes | The ImperfectionistMany of us would like to navigate our careers as if we were the captain of a big ship, seeking control, predictability and narrative coherence. But what if life’s more like a kayak – risky, uncertain and messy. Doing big things requires not only doing the work but also trusting that we’ll eventually reach our destination. // threePursuing what you want without spending much time considering why you want it3 minutes | RedditMany young professionals are eager to get “there.” Whether it’s money, power, or success, they’re laser-focused on the outcome and will do anything to make it happen. But not having clarity on why they’re doing it can make success feel hard, lonely and leave them wondering: “Was it truly worth it?”. This Week on The Examined Life PodcastThis week's episode: How do you find meaning after an IPO? Below the Fold
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Hi Reader, I hope everyone's having a great start to the weekend and I am wishing a continued recovery to those impacted by Helene and Milton. Do you feel like you're behind on all things AI? The AI advantage is a course (that I've taken) that will get you up to speed in an easy and practical way. My friend Ozan is a literal rocket scientist turned bestselling author (who was also a tenured law professor). The dude knows how to learn. And how to teach. We've estimated that AI reduces our...
Hi Reader, We are sending love to our readers who are still feeling the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Asheville, in particular, is home to my colleague Marian and many clients, students and readers - and the artist community was hit hard. As my friend Katherine De Vos De Vine writes the city is a model for cultural sites in the age of climate disasters. Here is a list of resources to support the residents of the Western North Carolina. Support Hurricane Helene Relief → The uncomfortable...
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