This bonus episode is a mix of updates, reflections, and big ideas that I’ve been wrestling with lately. From why choosing the hard road now creates an easier life later, to how to prepare for life’s unpredictable seasons, to saying “no” when a job offer threatened my integrity—even though I needed the money.
I also talk about the cost of chasing visibility (“If you want the spotlight, get ready for the shade”) and share a radical idea I’ve been developing: a Life Risk Fund—a safety net for dreamers to take risks and build without being crushed by survival needs.
It’s an honest, unfiltered diary-style episode that brings together everything The 5 to 9 Job stands for: growth, reflection, and building without a blueprint.
💪 Why doing the hard things now leads to an easier, more meaningful life later
🌱 How to organize yourself to outlast life’s seasons—the good, the bad, and the in-between
🚫 Why I turned down a job opportunity despite needing the money—and what it taught me about integrity and boundaries
🔦 The reality of visibility: if you want the spotlight, you have to be ready for the shade
💡 A bold idea: the Life Risk Fund—a financial runway for creators and entrepreneurs to build without fear of survival
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Original reflections from my LinkedIn post on the Life Risk Fund
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