The Examined Life Podcast

"The unexamined life is not worth living."

Socrates said it, and we're going to live it out. Each week, we'll ponder one of life's thorniest questions, exploring ambition, careers, money, relationships, productivity and psychology — all so that you can live an examined life.

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I was wrong about the FIRE movement

I was wrong about the FIRE movement

The economy is broken and everything is going to sh*t. That’s the current narrative. But I attended a FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) conference and discovered a thriving community completely defying this narrative. These professionals, not bankers or FANG engineers were nurses, teachers, IT managers. They save aggressively, embrace frugality without suffering, and build very intentional lives. [Episode 96] JOIN AN UPCOMING GROUP COACHING COHORT ▸ Looking to meet other "Post-Achievement" professionals? https://radreads.co/coaching WATCH NEXT ▸ Why you should give up (to get ahead): https://youtu.be/4ox0jLPlBak ▸ Here's living proof that money can't buy happiness: https://youtu.be/oxuFYSFZHQc NEWSLETTER AND PODCAST ▸ Join 50,000 kind and ambitious subscribers: https://radreads.co ▸ The Examined Life Podcast: https://pod.link/1692585605 FOLLOW KHE ON SOCIAL ▸ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khemaridh ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radreadsco/ ▸ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khehy/ ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radreadsco ABOUT KHE HY Khe Hy is the founder of RadReads and father of two. Khe spent 15 years working on Wall Street and was one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock. He’s been called Oprah for Millennials by CNN and the Wall Street Guru by Bloomberg and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, TedX, Barrons, Time Magazine and Quartz. ABOUT RADREADS RadReads is an online education business that helps ambitious professionals lead more productive, examined and joyful lives. RadReads provides guides, coaching, and trainings to more than 50,000 high-performers to help them gain back free time, scale their impact, and make their little dent in the universe. TIME STAMPS 00:00 Introduction: My Misconceptions About FIRE 00:26 The Struggles of the Modern Economy 01:03 Understanding FIRE Principles 01:56 Diverse Attendees at the FIRE Conference 05:25 Personal Reflections on FIRE 16:31 The Reality of FIRE: Simple and Intentional Living 25:35 Community and Collaboration in the FIRE Movement 28:59 Conclusion: A New Perspective on Financial Independence

An Ex-Google Executive’s Strategies for Career Success

An Ex-Google Executive’s Strategies for Career Success

What happens when career advancement requires you to be manipulative, bossy, and a bit reckless? Jenny Wood's meteoric rise at Google reveals that success often demands breaking unspoken rules. From strategically meeting your boss's boss to mastering the Monday MiniFesto, Jenny shares how walking the line between authentic boldness and calculated self-promotion propelled her career. But beneath these tactics lies a deeper truth – it's not about becoming cutthroat, but about pushing past the fear of judgment that keeps most people playing small. [Episode 95] Jenny Wood is a former Google Executive, author and entrepreneur. LEARN MORE ABOUT JENNY ▸ Website: https://itsjennywood.com/ ▸ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyilles ▸ X/Twitter: https://x.com/itsjennywood?lang=en ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjennywood/ JOIN AN UPCOMING GROUP COACHING COHORT ▸ Looking to meet other "Post-Achievement" professionals? https://radreads.co/coaching WATCH NEXT ▸ Why you should give up (to get ahead): https://youtu.be/4ox0jLPlBak ▸ Want Job Security? Take More Risk.: https://youtu.be/LrPc6ynsaZY NEWSLETTER AND PODCAST ▸ Join 50,000 kind and ambitious subscribers: https://radreads.co ▸ The Examined Life Podcast: https://pod.link/1692585605 FOLLOW KHE ON SOCIAL ▸ Twitter: https://twitter.com/khemaridh ▸ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radreadsco/ ▸ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khehy/ ▸ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@radreadsco ABOUT KHE HY Khe Hy is the founder of RadReads and father of two. Khe spent 15 years working on Wall Street and was one of the youngest Managing Directors at BlackRock. He’s been called Oprah for Millennials by CNN and the Wall Street Guru by Bloomberg and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, TedX, Barrons, Time Magazine and Quartz. ABOUT RADREADS RadReads is an online education business that helps ambitious professionals lead more productive, examined and joyful lives. RadReads provides guides, coaching, and trainings to more than 50,000 high-performers to help them gain back free time, scale their impact, and make their little dent in the universe. TIME STAMPS 00:00 The Biggest Lie About Success 06:57 Embracing Wild Courage Traits 12:36 Managing Up, Down, and Diagonally 14:12 Building Genuine Relationships 17:23 Communicating Your Work Effectively 28:11 Balancing Manipulation and Integrity 30:32 The Nuances of White Lies and Manipulation 32:16 Teaching Kids About Courage and Shame 36:42 Practical Tools for Professional Growth 39:49 Taming the Octopus: Effective Communication