The Examined Life

Who wouldn’t pursue financial independence and early retirement (aka FIRE)? The path to get there includes frugality and investing. But what happens when you hit the “number?” And are there more realistic ways of getting the benefits of FIRE? [Episode 70]

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Being a part of an IPO is a dream. Especially when you’re the 6th employee. Rick Foerster played the long game and 12 years later left a $2.25 billion company with the freedom to make many new choices. But he struggled with the loss of identity, purpose and meaning. [Episode 69]

Rick Foerster is a former healthcare executive and writes at The Way of Work.Learn more about Rick:

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I cannot afford to buy the house I rent. Is that a feature or a bug? A deep-dive on the under-discussed variables of home ownership. [Episode 68]

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You’re reading the wrong books. The pop-psy self-improvement cannon is rife with recycled takeaways that don’t actually change you. However, many professionals resist reading fiction. It feels indulgent, pointless and definitely doesn’t give you new marketable skills — but that might be missing the bigger picture. [Episode 67]

Anna is a founder and community builder. She’s a voracious reader and polymath.Learn more about Anna:

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We’ve been thinking about networking wrong this entire time. Let’s flip the script and focus instead on adding value, deepening connection and staying in touch. These strategies can then help you change careers, improve your “business development” and increasing your surface of luck.

Mo Bunnell is the founder and CEO of Bunnell Idea Group (BIG), a consulting and training company that specializes in helping professionals improve their business development and client relationship skills. He’s the author of Give to Grow and The Snowball System. [Episode 66]

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Is working 100 hours a week as an investment banker worth it? You’ll sacrifice your health, relationships and passions — but will get paid well. I share my experience at Broadview/Jefferies covering how I survived, what the pivot was like and if I’d do it all over again. [Episode 65]

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Should you walk away from your dream job (during your prime years)? If you’ve been grinding for over a decade to establish yourself in your career, you’ve probably made some sacrifices along the way. And a sabbatical can be a useful career tool to reprioritize family time, your physical health and hobbies — without burning all the ships.

Rachel Feintzeig is a work and life columnist at the Wall Street Journal.

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References from the show:

• Ever Dream of Taking a Sabbatical? Here’s How Our Columnist Did It

• My Dream Break From Work Wasn’t What I Expected

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Could the secret to success be embracing your envy? Joe Hudson reveals how comparison breeds misery and stifles growth and how you can transform self-abuse into self-acceptance while maintaining your ambition. [Episode 63]

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A common struggle for high-achievers is the need to make every moment productive. As a result, rest and leisure are accompanied by guilt. Internal Family Systems (or "IFS") is a therapy approach that will help you navigate perfectionism, relentless drive and obsession with optimizing everything. [Episode 62]

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Meditation is good for you. Like eating your broccoli, we get it. But beyond stress-relief and cognitive clarity, how can the practice bring you closer to truly enjoying your life? We discuss how to get started, getting to know your insecurities and how “spiritual bypass” can undo some of the benefits. [Episode 61]

Cara Lai is a meditation teacher.

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