Creator Science #29: Khe Hy – Leaving Wall Street success to find fulfillment and start an email newsletter
Oct 13, 2020
Khe Hy, creator of RadReads and former Managing Director at BlackRock, shares his profound journey from Wall Street success to pursuing intentional living through newsletters. He discusses shedding financial security to find deeper fulfillment and the angel investment he made in himself. Khe reflects on the challenges of navigating creativity in the digital age and the psychological dynamics of audience support. He also highlights the paradox of solopreneurship, balancing freedom with the overwhelm of managing a growing business.
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Wall Street Success and Emptiness
- Khe Hy, initially a self-conscious teenager, aimed for financial success on Wall Street.
- Despite achieving this early, he felt a "gaping hole" in his soul, realizing material wealth didn't bring happiness.
Handling Reactions to Career Change
- When leaving a conventional career, expect mixed reactions, from support to jealousy and negativity.
- Treat these reactions with grace, acknowledging the inherent fear and uncertainty in such decisions.
Rad Reads Origin
- Rad Reads started with a casual email of five articles sent to 36 people.
- Positive feedback encouraged Khe Hy to continue, eventually turning it into a consistent weekly newsletter.