Hi Reader,

Happy August!

I gotta say the Olympics have been awesome - pommel horse guy, the pistol shooters and ofc Snoop Dogg yucking up at all the main events.

If there was a productivity olympiad, you'd definitely want to be using our $10K Work framework for maximum leverage and deconstructing the "why" behind your goals.

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The "messy middle" of quitting

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I've worked with many folks who have left 7-figure W-2 jobs.

First, they were greeted with a blast of euphoria.

The euphoria then fades into a messy middle.

Then you're left at a crossroads.

There's a lesson for all of us at this juncture.

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Here are this week's top reads:

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Why lifestyle creep is mostly a myth

4 minutes | Of Dollars and Data

The financial gurus have been warning us about the dangers of “lifestyle creep” – spending more when you start earning more. However, data shows that this might not be as bad as advertised.

→ Read the article​

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The curse of perfectionism

2 minutes | The Atlantic

Perfectionism is a positive force that motivates us to be better but, at the same time, it creates fear around something inevitable: failure. Perfectionists need to develop the courage to face life’s missteps and accept the fact that the very thing they fear is what makes them human.

→ Read the article​

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Can do vs. should do

5 minutes | The Beautiful Mess

How often do you reach the end of the week to realize you have been bogged down with tedious tasks that don’t truly impact your career? Here’s how to effectively shift your team’s focus so you don’t fall into the trap of what you can do instead of what you should do.

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This Week on The Examined Life Podcast

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This week's question: Should you meditate?​

Below the Fold
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LAST WEEK'S MOST READ

• ​Dr. Goobie’s midlife crisis (RadReads, 498 clicks)
• ​The magic of compounding (The Rational Walk, 307 clicks)

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And finally, 28 great tweets about Steve “Pommel Horse” guy.​

With gratitude,

Khe

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