TKS: The Karnjanaprakorn Show #34: Kevin Dahlstrom - Designing a Life You Don't Need to Escape
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Jun 27, 2024 
Kevin Dahlstrom, a successful entrepreneur and rock climber, shares how he designed a life aligned with his desires through the 'ideal end state' exercise. He discusses work-life balance, lifestyle design, manifesting goals, identity beyond work, and the importance of hobbies. The podcast delves into topics like mental health, physical health, and finding fulfillment through passions.
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Do You Still Work Here?
- Kevin Dahlstrom, early in his CMO career, received a text from his CEO asking, "Do you still work here?".
- This was due to Dahlstrom's preference for remote work, which was unusual in 2014, causing a culture clash.
Knowledge Work vs. Factory Work
Knowledge work, focusing on ideas and insights, doesn't fit the traditional 9-to-5 model. It's more effective to work in bursts of inspiration and focus on results.
The Boardroom Epiphany
At 48, despite career success, Dahlstrom felt unfulfilled and misaligned with his colleagues' values. He quit his high-paying job and moved to Boulder to pursue rock climbing and redesign his life.