The Blunt Dollar James Eagle: The LinkedIn Legend Who Turned Yield Curves into Art
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Sep 23, 2025 James Eagle, a data visualization specialist and content creator with two decades in asset management, shares his journey from financial pitches to vibrant data storytelling. He discusses why financial communication often lacks emotional depth and the power of vulnerability in content creation. James emphasizes that data visualization serves as a crucial map through information overload, detailing how AI can enhance this process while also contributing to data pollution. Dive into his insights on making finance relatable and understandable through compelling visuals.
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From Institutional Writer To Viral Creator
- James left a stable institutional role and hustled with a 50% job while experimenting in content and coding.
- A snowy day during COVID sparked him to learn animation and build viral visualizations that changed his career.
Start With Why Your Audience Cares
- Start every piece of content by asking: 'Why should they care?' and focus on the audience's emotions.
- If you can't make someone care within a couple of seconds, stop and rethink the approach.
Think Fast For Social Reach
- Finance teams are excellent at 'thinking slow' long-form analysis but poor at 'thinking fast' social storytelling.
- Social media requires quick, human introductions and empathy, not long institutional displays of credentials.
