Essays tagged Career Change
Work & Economy
Do A Students Really Work for C Students?
"A students end up working for C students." It hit close to home. But the more I sat with it, the more I realized it's pointing at something way more interesting than grades.
Culture & Identity
Michelangelo Never Tasted Tomato Sauce
Most famous Italians from history never tasted tomato sauce. That matters more than you think — especially if you've ever felt guilty for changing careers. In this week's newsletter, I unpack why so much of what feels permanent is actually just... inherited.
Work & Economy
Stop Trying To Make Money Like Everyone Else
When You're Meant For More
Most people sell their time, their energy, and eventually their identity — just to make money the way everyone else does. You're here to do it differently. This is for the ones who'd rather take the uncertain road than betray who they are.
Culture & Identity
When Did Speaking Publicly Become a Fireable Offense?
In today’s workplace, it’s not just whistleblowers who get punished. It's educators, engineers, analysts, creators — anyone bold enough to speak plainly about the world, their work, or themselves. We’re not just afraid to speak negatively about our employers. We’re afraid to speak at all. What is silence is costing us? Here's why reclaiming your voice might be the most important thing you do — for your career, your sanity, and society as a whole.
Work & Economy
Cheerleaders, Capitalism, & Corporate Greed
A $10 billion franchise. $15-an-hour dancers. A Netflix show that exposed it all — and reminded me exactly why I walked away from corporate life.
Work & Economy
What Happens When Work Stops Making Sense?
The 21st-Century Shift Reshaping Life & Work
We told people their job was their identity. Then we built machines to do those jobs better. Now we're staring at a future where millions have no economic role — in a culture that says economic value is the only kind that matters. So what happens next? This isn't about giving up. It's about waking up.
Technology & Attention
I’m Sick of the Noise on Social Media
Here's What I'm Doing About It
Everyone’s shouting online. But what happens when no one’s really listening? I’ve watched the creator space get louder, faster, and more desperate—and I’ve had enough. This isn’t just a rant. It’s a line in the sand. If you’re tired of the noise too, here’s what I’m building instead—and why I only want people who give a damn.
Work & Economy
I Bet Everything on the Creator Economy
Here’s Why I’m Still All In
One year ago, I walked away from a steady paycheck to bet everything on myself. I thought I’d replace my income by now—I didn’t even come close. But what I learned along the way is worth more than any overnight success story. If you’re thinking about taking the leap, read this first.
Work & Economy
6 Ways to Build Authority in Your Niche
Without Faking It
Most people think authority means shouting louder. But real authority is earned—and it’s the difference between being followed and being trusted. This week, I’m breaking down: 6 ways to build real authority in your niche (no faking, flexing, or selling your soul required).
Culture & Identity
Trading the American Dream for a Better One
How Not Buying a House Secured My Future
I thought buying a house was the final stamp of adulthood. In this letter, I share how losing out on a home forced me to rethink success, stability, and what freedom really looks like.
Meaning & Being Human
For the Ones Who Didn’t Save Anything for the Swim Back
The Cost of Real Transformation
Building a personal brand stripped me down to the bone. Here's what I’ve learned from the edge of burnout, ego death, and becoming someone new.
Work & Economy
Corporate Culture Is Dead
And Gen Z Pulled The Trigger
For decades, professionals fought for a seat at the corporate table. But today? The smartest ones are walking away. Gen Z isn’t climbing the ladder—they’re obsessed with building their own. The best talent isn’t waiting for promotions—they’re creating businesses that don’t require permission. The corporate system is crumbling. The future belongs to the builders. Are you ready to adapt—or will you get left behind?
Work & Economy
How To Get Off the Corporate Treadmill and Start Your Personal Brand
Miserable in your 9-to-5? You're not alone. The stress, the lack of purpose, the feeling you're just trading time for money—it doesn't have to be your story. In this post, I'll show you how to break free, build a career you're proud of, and take back control of your life.
Work & Economy
How I Broke Free of My 9-to-5 Nightmare
From Rock Bottom to Best Year Ever
Have you ever woken up on a Monday morning and felt like your job was sucking the life out of you? That was me—every day—for months. In this article, I share the story of how I hit rock bottom after losing my job in February 2024. Spoiler alert: it wasn't the end—it was the best thing that ever happened to me.