Living Life to the Fullest w/ Alex Friedman

What up What up!! I’m writing this newsletter trying to desperately catch up on being out for vacation last week at the beach with the fam and also preparing to head out to NYC for our Babymoon tomorrow! Baby is due on AMERUKA DAY (July 4th). Idk when we are getting this newsletter out but it most likely will be when I’m in NYC so let’s just say I’M HAVING A BLAST IN NYC. I’ve had quite a few folks reach out to me to grab drinks…listen…I love hanging out with all my dev friends on the road but my wife asked me to not always work…so I will not be working :) I’ll just have to make a trip up ASAP to NYC for work! Anywho, had a great conversation with Alex Friedman— founder, investor, content creator. She’s amazing. Highly recommend following her on Twitter. We spoke about being content in life. Such an amazing convo. Let me know your thoughts!

It might take a big life event, sitting down to talk someone, or even a newsletter to be reminded that we need to slow down and appreciate all the things we have in life. I know I get caught up in the day to day work stress and always pushing towards that next goal, and I’m so thankful I got to talk to Alex and get that reminder. You should absolutely check out the whole convo:

Here’s your short form reminder:

• Happiness takes practice.

  • Start having those tough conversations with yourself about what your actual goals are in LIFE and your career goals should follow after that.

• Gratitude is a lifelong habit.

  • If you can’t appreciate what you’ve got, then what are you even working towards. Quit struggling in the big picture and appreciate the small things.

• Set boundaries.

  • If something’s a priority to you, treat it that way. And if you align yourself with people that feel the same way your life will get even easier.

• Don’t do things just because they would “look good”.

  • To those of you looking for fulfillment, “looking good” is not where you’re going to find it. You’re probably going to end up on an endless career treadmill always working towards something without ever stopping to appreciate where you are.

• Is work your biggest priority or is living your life?

  • Now that’s a spicy meatball. Sure, you can go above and beyond and make a bit more money or get a new title or whatever the goal, but what did you give up in the end to get there?

Okay, I’m just going to leave you with that. This felt like a nice change of pace, but I want to know how you guys feel. Shoot me a message if this is a reminder you needed to hear or if we should get back to the regularly scheduled programming. Thank you again Alex for all your insight and perspective, and if you haven’t already just go back up and watch the whole episode.

Don’t forget, you’re not alone.

-Taylor

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