Great issue. My PE experience lines up with how you described it. I left after not only realizing that it was bullshit but also that "making money is procrastination". We're banking all this optionality, and for what? Think you would find this essay interesting.
thanks for the support! I've also been thinking about commitment, within the lens of where to live (not wanting to be a nomad any more) and also career, pursuing things that I know I enjoy rather than trying to climb the corporate ladder. A lot to still figure out, but one thing is for sure - maximum freedom / optionality is not optimal
Great issue. My PE experience lines up with how you described it. I left after not only realizing that it was bullshit but also that "making money is procrastination". We're banking all this optionality, and for what? Think you would find this essay interesting.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2017/5/25/desai-commencement-ed/
thanks for the support! I've also been thinking about commitment, within the lens of where to live (not wanting to be a nomad any more) and also career, pursuing things that I know I enjoy rather than trying to climb the corporate ladder. A lot to still figure out, but one thing is for sure - maximum freedom / optionality is not optimal
noticed you joined Small Bets!
yup, taking baby steps towards the small bets lifestyle!