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Hope in a Sea of Endless Calamity with Mark Manson

The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show

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Reflections on Dropping Out of Music School and Pursuing a Different Path

The speaker dropped out of music school after realizing that practicing music for long hours made them miserable, unlike their peers who were happy to do so. They concluded that their passion for music lies more in listening to it than performing it. They then transferred to a normal university, studying international politics and business, which they considered a degree with limited job prospects. After graduation during the 2008 financial crisis, the speaker struggled to find a job in finance like their friends but was inspired by Tim Ferriss' book 'The 4-Hour Workweek' to explore alternative paths.

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