Reconsidering Career Optionality

Erik Torenbergeriktorenberg.substack.comWritten May 28, 2022Saved October 13, 20268 min read

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Torenberg argues that chasing safe, prestigious options caps your upside, so the better move is a string of asymmetric bets that build skills either way.

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