Today's episode is brought to you by none other than the international man of questions himself, Michael Bungay Stanier (MBS).

MBS left me two voice notes—both sharp, generous, and classic MBS—and I decided not to choose one. I tackled both.

🟡 Q1: What did I need to unlearn from 2024 to become the person I want to be in 2025?

I riff on the shift I’m making—from seeking wisdom from the usual suspects, to diving head-first into what Gen Z creators and online writers are doing. What’s possible when we stop looking up and start looking sideways?

🟡 Q2: What’s the burden I need to put down?

Oof. This one hit. I speak honestly about the enormous (and maybe unnecessary) weight I’ve placed on my next book. I get into the irrational pressure I’m putting on the title, the concept, the reaction I want from people, and the fear of putting something “vanilla” out into the world.

Thanks again, Michael!

And hey, if you want to throw a question my way, just like Michael did, hit me with a voice note.

PS: Michael just launched a brilliant new podcast called Change Signal. If you care about navigating change—personally or in orgs—it’s a must-listen.

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