Heavyweight #23 Alex
Dec 13, 2018
Gimlet Media CEO and founder, Alex Blumberg reflects on a promise he didn't keep. They discuss friendship, collaboration, podcast preferences, and their shared journey through Gimlet Media. The episode concludes with the announcement of the end of the season and a request for listener stories.
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Broken Promise
Alex Bloomberg recounts making a promise to create a wedding audio for his friends Lars and Kitty but never delivered it. Sixteen years later, he reflects on the emotional weight of this unfulfilled commitment.
Seek Help
When overwhelmed by personal commitments, consider asking for help to fulfill promises. Alex acknowledges that he needed support to finally complete the wedding audio project.
Friendship Dynamics
Alex realizes that as life progresses, friendships evolve, often becoming less frequent but more meaningful. He reflects on how shared history and love can endure despite the passage of time.