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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Hi Reader, How's your weekend going? Last night we saw a one-night showing of Interstellar 5555, an anime film scored to Daft Punk's Discovery album. It was incredible. Next year marks the 10th anniversary of my pivot away from Wall Street. I've been reflecting on the trade-offs, especially the tension between courage and complacency. At the time, the financial risk felt like the most courageous act. But as the years have passed, I've realized the real growth came from reshaping my identity,...
Hi Reader, I hope my US buddies are having a great holiday week. Can you believe Kendrick gave us a holiday surprise?!?! Mustaaaaaaaaaaaaard! (My current favorites are Reincarnation, Hey Now and Wacced out Murals.) For Black Friday we put together our most potent bundle of trainings and courses to help you double-down on what matters most. The Supercharge Your Year Bundle is your complete roadmap for unprecedented personal and professional growth. You’ll get access to our flagship course plus...
Hi Reader, We're in the Thanksgiving home stretch and are currently visiting family in Pittsburgh. I wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. Before we dive in, if you’ve been meaning to start a profitable newsletter (like RadReads), you should check out Category Newsletter Creator by my ex-BlackRock buddy Dickie Bush (and Nicolas Cole). This product has everything you can possibly need to create a Category Newsletter with the potential to reach 6 (maybe even 7) figures in annual...