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Thanks for taking the time to write this. Thoughtful and very well written. Matches my experience.

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Feb 14, 2023Liked by Andy Johns

Thanks Andy for writing this. 'Find what you love and let it kill you' was printed and stuck on my wall as I was growing up :)

I resonate with this line from your article: 'it’s typical for high-achievers entering mid-career. Disproportionately high work demands will come at the expense of your other needs.' Your article is very timely and helpful.

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Feb 7, 2023Liked by Andy Johns

thanks a lot for the thoughts. No water, a position with justification, each section is so practical that it immediately makes you think. practical tools and an example of the context of application are always very valuable. your subscription remained with me one of three, the rest were all discarded. very valuable. it is experience and other people's mistakes and conclusions that allow others to avoid these problems.

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Inspiring self-work and writing, thank you! I had a similar realization: https://www.aswathkrishnan.com/2021/04/my-goal-mostly-peaceful-often-joyful.html

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Feb 5, 2023Liked by Andy Johns

Great post. Inspiring video about David and Selah at the end. Thanks for sharing!

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Feb 5, 2023Liked by Andy Johns

This is absolutely something I’ve been thinking about. Thanks for spreading the awareness. I’m already on my track to my Bangkok 🖤.

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Very interesting. I'm looking for new positions & I keep taking jobs at smaller co's b/c I'm most comfortable in that environment, even though the businesses have more ups & downs compared to a bigger one. Good call-out about making sure you aren't on someone else's ladder

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Feb 4, 2023Liked by Andy Johns

Fantastic writing Andy. Thanks for sharing. Have you come across Deci & Ryan's Self Determination Theory? They explore the 3 psychological needs we need fulfilled to thrive. Autonomy/Relatedness/Competence. Let me know if you want some links. Best, G

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