I chat with my friend and 1W buddy Janie Miller to ask the question that plagues highschool students: is the straight-A, resume-builder grind really worth it if you’re miserable along the way?

Episode in a 🌰:

We start with means vs. ends and talk about genuine fulfillment, from skipping physics because it sparks zero joy to choosing low-paying but meaningful work like teaching. We try and find the line between “healthy discomfort” and burnout, whether true altruism exists, and why it’s okay to be selfish sometimes so you can keep helping others.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:29] College apps & “doing it for the resume”

[00:08:54] Job-offer thought experiment: money vs. love of the work

[00:17:05] Selfish, selfless, and finding a healthy line

[00:30:34] Are tiny kindnesses the only true acts of altruism?

🥜 Hypothetical Nut of the Day:

You’re offered a high-paying job you don’t enjoy OR a lower-paying job you love. What do you choose?

Hope you enjoyed the ep!