Have a Nice Life How to change and learn safely, no net required.
May 1, 2024
Discover how to change safely without the pressure of leaps of faith. The hosts share practical methods for assessing risks and taking manageable steps toward change. They discuss the importance of learning from failures and embracing mistakes for growth. Personal stories highlight balancing ambitions with financial stability, using hypothesis-driven experimentation in career choices. With an emphasis on psychological safety, the conversation encourages listeners to value their comfort while navigating life's changes.
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Personal Scarcity Shaped A Cautious Strategy
- Hadassah described growing up with real scarcity like no heat or enough food.
- That background made her reject 'jump and the net will find you' approaches to change.
Part-Time Grad School Built A Safer Transition
- Hadassah went to CUNY part-time while working and paid per class to avoid debt.
- That slow route led to internships, new skills, and a job offer from an internship contact.
Treat Decisions As Two-Way Or One-Way Doors
- Assess whether a choice is a two-way door you can walk back from or a one-way door you cannot.
- If it's one-way, plan how to make it more reversible before committing.
