The Journey to Becoming a Writer

In this chapter, the speaker reflects on their educational background, their experiences working in the legal and finance fields, and their decision to transition to a career in writing. They discuss their time at Ivy League universities, their work at well-known law firms and Goldman Sachs, and the impact of the financial crisis. The chapter ends with their leap of faith into the world of writing, taking a chance on a job opening at a financial blog.