May 5, 2024

“The modern version of the default path was born after World War II, in a period of unprecedented economic growth. This shift in thinking was led by the United States which, due to its financial and industrial advantages, achieved a period of success now known as the “long boom” during which annual GDP growth rates of at least four to five percent were the norm. This economy generated full‑time jobs with good incomes, benefits, and career opportunities, enabling a broad middle class to reach new levels of wealth and material comfort.”

11:53 AM

“It’s a little bit like having a pebble in your shoe, where you’re walking and something is off, and it’s mildly uncomfortable.”[45](private://read/01hwd63rng9b2hyx5pmhw2b2s8/#endnote-content-45)”

1:25 PM

“My final list included four items: health, relationships*,* fun & creativity, and career”

1:29 PM

“*Your life is too short and too valuable to fritter away in work.* *If you don’t get out*”

6:47 PM