Hi Reader, We hope you're having a rad weekend! One of the most challenging parts of moving out of an Individual Contributor role is the added responsibility of "winning new business." Whether you're a banker, lawyer, consultant or founder - at some point, you'll need to leverage relationships to drive sales. And my friend Mo Bunnell has a unique playbook to help you make this transition. It's all based on on of our core values: generosity. Make sure you check out Mo's new book Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career.
(Don't miss our podcast interview with Mo on becoming a great networker.) The dangers of workaholism"How did you go bankrupt? Two ways. Gradually and then suddenly." Ernest Hemmingway What happens when you work really long hours... for a really long period of time? As I researched working 80+ hours a week, a RadReader anonymously shared a 5-part missive detailing the dark side of being a workaholic. Their first warning? "You lose the ability to think clearly about your life."
From our sponsor: Here are this week's top reads: // oneFounder mode3 minutes | Paul GrahamIs the conventional wisdom of running a company wrong? Y Combinator founder Paul Graham’s viral essay explores the concept of “founder mode” – an approach where founders take a more hands-on role and create a flatter organizational structure. // twoParents are at their wits’ end5 minutes | The New York TimesI was not expecting to read an op-ed by the Surgeon General about the stress of parenting. 48% of parents say that on most days their stress is completely overwhelming. There's the economic reality of providing for our kids. But also an intensifying culture of comparison, "that promotes unrealistic expectations of what parents must do." // threeThe seven virtues of great investors2 minute | Jason ZweigGreat investing is less about brains and more about temperament. WSJ columnist, Jason Zweig breaks down seven key traits everyday investors can embody to be a great investor – my three favorites are Skepticism, Patience and Courage. This Week on The Examined Life PodcastThis week's episode: You're Networking All Wrong. Here’s How Executives Do It. Below the Fold
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