Alex Blumberg started out confused about his career—like so many of us. A big breakup was a wake-up call that landed him in the "right place" at This American Life, where he started to lose track of time, wanted to learn everything, and became really good at something.  

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This confidence boost became the foundation for his entire career as a master storyteller. He went on to build and sell Gimlet Media to Spotify, then made another bold pivot into climate entrepreneurship with Daisy Chain Energy.  

His key insight: the people who know what they're doing don't expect you to fake expertise—they want your energy, enthusiasm, and genuine desire to learn. This conversation reveals why your messy, experimental 20s might be exactly what you need to find work that's truly worth it. 

Resources: 

• Daisy Chain Energy 
• This American Life (radio show/podcast) 
• How to Save a Planet  
  
  

 
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