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Sep 8, 2025 
Kara Swisher, a renowned Silicon Valley journalist, shares her bold insights on career resilience and the evolving media landscape. She discusses how powerful tech figures often adopt a victim mentality despite their success. Swisher also reflects on Steve Jobs' influence, career alignment with personal passions, and the importance of networking. Her optimistic views on AI versus media and parallels between today's tech climate and past innovation cycles offer a thought-provoking perspective on navigating professional challenges with confidence.
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Mortality Frees You To Take Risks
- A sharp sense of scarcity about time makes risk-taking easier and drives urgency.
- Remembering mortality frees you to act sooner and focus on what matters.
Match Skill With Passion, Then Stick Or Leave
- Know what you're good at and be honest about what you're not; don't trade away fit for prestige.
- If you don't love the work and have choices, leave and find something you do love.
Refusing Toast Was Strategic
- Kara refused to make toast for John McLaughlin and threatened to tell the Washington Post if fired.
- Her willingness to call out petty demands preserved her dignity and job options.