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These 4 desires are driving you mad
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The Four False Idols
Every city worships its unique god. It serves its idol.
In NYC, "How's your fund performing?" shows the money chase.
In DC, "Going to the correspondents' dinner?" flaunts proximity to power.
Vegas asks, "Got a hookup for XS?" - it's all about pleasure.
LA name-drops, "I met Kim K's manager," seeking fame.
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Here are this week's top reads:
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Confessions of a venture capital-backed startup founder
14 minutes | New York Magazine
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When I left Wall Street, I wanted to be a venture-backed founder. (Hey, it was the highest-status profession out there at the time.) Since then, Iβve seen firsthand the grind, inability to monetize illiquid shares and the real lack of financial payout for the majority undertaking this arduous path.
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How younger workers are redefining success
7 minutes | USA Today
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Young Americans are redefining financial success amid increasing living costs and stagnant career growth. What are they prioritizing? Adaptability over traditional milestones like homeownership and material markers of wealth.
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When writing for busy readers, less is more
5 minutes | Behavioral Scientist
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You can burn countless hours reading the daily deluge of email. Writing concisely by removing unnecessary words and ideas can save your readers time and increase the likelihood that they will actually read (and possibly engage) with the message.
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Below the Fold
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LAST WEEK'S MOST READ
- βWhy really rich people worry (about money) (RadReads, 574 clicks)
- βA few laws of getting rich (Collab Fund, 564 clicks)
And finally, the most motivating speech Iβve ever seen (from a 39 year old with face tattoos).
With gratitude,
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