The Art of Manliness The No-BS Secrets of Success
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May 1, 2024 
Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Politico and Axios, shares his remarkable journey from struggling in school to leading major media platforms. He emphasizes the transformative power of matching passion with opportunity and surrounding oneself with positive influences. Jim discusses the importance of understanding different leadership styles, particularly in challenging times, and how to cultivate a 'happiness matrix' in life. He also underscores the value of mentorship and the balance between technology and human creativity in the evolving media landscape.
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From 1.4 GPA to Media Mogul
- Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Politico and Axios, initially struggled in school, getting a 1.4 GPA.
- He turned his life around after finding his passion in journalism and politics.
Match Passion with Opportunity
- Match your passions with career opportunities to ignite your motivation.
- Find something you'd do for free, then get paid for it.
Discovering Politics and Journalism
- VandeHei discovered his interest in politics through late-night C-SPAN viewings.
- A chance encounter with a newspaper editor led to his first journalism job.
