
Everything we learned in 29 minutes at Goldman Sachs: the 10 commandments
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Intro
The hosts explore the top 10 rules that shape the culture at Goldman Sachs, sharing humor and personal stories. This chapter focuses on the first five rules, laying the groundwork for a deeper discussion in the next episode.
Jean dug up the literal Day 1 handout she received as a Goldman Sachs analyst in 2010 – a yellowed sheet titled “Top 10 Tips for Success at Goldman Sachs” to share the 10 Commandments of Goldman Sachs. In this Part 1 episode we unpack the first five “commandments,” show how they still shape promotions in 2025, and remix them into actionable tactics you can deploy this week.
Why hit play
• Insider lore – Hear the wild onboarding mantra that had every first‑year paranoid about elevators – and why it still matters for your Slack DMs.
• Career accelerators – Jean and Cherie translate each vintage tip into 2025‑ready moves (think “wins folder” + headline‑risk filter).
• Pivot pathways – How one self‑assigned daily briefing launched Jean from fund‑of‑funds to consumer‑tech product exec.
• Part 2 cliffhanger – Rules 6‑10 drop later in Season 4; binge‑worthiness locked in.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 Is Goldman a cult? Vintage “10 Commandments” sheet reveal 🕵️♀️
03:13 Commandment #1 – Own Your Career (+ “wins folder” hack) 📂💪
07:14 Commandment #2 – Challenge Yourself / Defy Intellectual Boredom 🔄🧠
12:11 Commandment #3 – Build Your Network Broadly 🌐🤝
20:27 Commandment #4 – Hold Yourself to the Firm’s Highest Standard 🏆📈
25:40 Commandment #5 – Never Talk Shop in Elevators (and Saunas) 🔇🚪
28:40 Comment your craziest “elevator” moment, subscribe for Rules 6‑10 in part 2! 💖
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