Essays tagged Financial Independence
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.
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.
Work & Economy
Become Unfireable, Unhireable, and Untouchable
Design a Life No One Can F**k With
Most people are one email away from financial disaster. One bad quarter, one new boss, and your entire livelihood disappears. The solution? Build a life where no one else holds the keys to your freedom. Here’s how.