The speaker discusses the value in responding to missed opportunities, especially after experiencing several instances of the same thing happening.
The speaker encourages being okay with doing free work, as it can lead to future paid opportunities. They share personal experiences of doing free work that eventually resulted in payment after proving their worth.
If you find yourself justifying a job or project with "but I'm making so much money," it's a warning sign that you may not be in the right place and should consider making a change.
A speaker reflects on a pivotal moment in their career, when their machine story went viral during a podcast, completely changing their trajectory.
The speaker talks about how they managed to get their certification while balancing their job, school and social media presence, highlighting the importance of hard work and self-promotion.
The speaker discusses the difficulties of balancing a full-time casino job with a music degree and how it eventually led to job loss.
The speaker shares his experience of getting job offers and finding the right company to work for, including a story of how he was able to find a job for his wife at Harvard.
Foster secures a job at Sullivan and Cromwell law firm with the help of his grandfather, who put in a good word for him with his friend William Cromwell, the head of the firm. Though he wasn't paid well initially, Foster's grandpa sent him money every month ensuring he could still afford to live in a nice home in New York City close to his firm's new office.
The speaker reflects on his decision to leave Condé Nast for Read It with the help of Sam Altman and how it changed his life for the better.
The speaker talks about how he tries to get to the core of things, citing examples such as creating Office Space based on his experiences working in cubicles and utilizing Zoom before it became a popular tool.
The hosts discuss the challenges they’ve faced in building their career in the entertainment industry, including missed opportunities and rejection.
A young person relentlessly pursued a job and found fulfillment in making customers feel amazing while having their meal.
The speaker discusses internal struggles with feelings of relevancy and the pressure to maintain a title to define oneself in the career field, while acknowledging competition and setting personal standards.
A speaker discusses the unpredictable nature of being assigned different roles in their job and reflects on the positive impact of working alongside similarly humble individuals to directly affect others' lives.
Learn about the two types of anxieties associated with work and careers that don't often receive much attention: survival anxiety and learning anxiety. When one's desire to move forward and upward outweighs their fear of failing, it may be time to move on.
The speaker talks about his job experiences, including a miserable job where he worked with a difficult coworker and the worst job he ever had that only lasted for a week.
The reality TV star Jax Taylor reveals in a podcast interview that he used the name Jax to land modeling jobs and to introduce himself when meeting new people.
The speaker reflects on the start of their journey to find a career path after college, and the decision they made to start somewhere.
A person discusses how they chose to work over getting an education and how it potentially impacted their future path.
A listener asks when the hosts of the podcast knew they could pursue their passion for a living, and one shares a childhood memory of being inspired after watching The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show.
The speaker comments on how in their career field, there is a sense of competition and a need to constantly be on guard. Everyone's mindset is to protect themselves, and it feels like everyone has a figurative gun out.
This conversation explores finding fulfillment and purpose in a career, even when it's not immediately obvious or easy. It includes personal anecdotes and practical advice for job satisfaction.
