Backstage Careers Ryan Holiday's Research Assistant Reveals NYT Bestseller Formula
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Mar 3, 2023 AI Snips
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Billy's Journey to Ryans Team
- Billy started a travel blog before discovering Ryan Holiday's work, which led him down a rabbit hole of reading Ryan's books and blog.
- Motivated by Ryan's trajectory, he emailed Ryan in early 2018 to offer help, starting his path as Ryan's research assistant.
Show Value Before Asking
- Instead of just asking to help, show upfront what you can deliver and add value by doing some of the work first.
- This shows genuine interest and ability, making it easier for busy people to consider you.
From Side Gig to Full Time
- Billy transitioned from side projects to a full-time role after meeting Ryan in person at a nearby conference.
- He balanced ski instructing with remote work before committing full time to the team.