The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd #145 Capitalist by Day, Spiritual by Night - Alex Hardy on achievement, Wall Street, tech startups, exiting his company, pride & suffering, his sabbatical, suppressing his curiosity and rediscovering his passions
May 15, 2023
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Achievement As The Default Currency
- Alex learned early that anything worthwhile requires suffering and achievement was lionized in his environment.
- That cultural water shaped his choices and made striving feel synonymous with worth.
Banking's Badge Of Suffering
- Alex described investment banking as a masochistic game where enduring suffering was a badge of honor.
- He landed at Credit Suisse and spent about 20 months in banking before switching paths.
The Goldman Rejection Pivot
- Alex got a Goldman summer internship but didn't receive a return offer and felt devastated.
- That rejection amplified his perfectionism and drove him to prove himself afterward.