"I think careers are a lot less straightforward than just a salary and a title," says the author. "Stop tying your identity so much to your career, which is one of the big fallacies of the western world", he adds. The writer also advises people not to look for validation from others about what they should be doing in their lives.
It's hard to make career decisions. What industry should you work in? What should you optimize for? When should you quit your job? In this episode, Steph and Calvin talk about how they've thought about navigating the endless nuances and ambiguities of building a rewarding career.