Great essay Kiera. I often think about that Morgan Housel quote: "Your personal experiences with money make up maybe 0.00000001% of what’s happened in the world, but maybe 80% of how you think the world works."
I read something about how people who started their careers in the 80's were biased to thinking the stock market was a bad investment because it underperformed for a decade (and they made no money) but then people in the 90's thought it was amazing because it performed really well. And then they carry these beliefs for the rest of their lives. I've seen something similar with my parents who've done well in real estate investments and think "everyone should buy real estate" but their timing was lucky. People who bought in 2007 would have a different take. Perhaps something similar will happen with how our generation views jobs.
Funnily enough, I recently met a couple who lived in Maine and said it's even better than it sounds. I've wanted to visit Portland for a while and see Acadia. Portland is also just a few miles north of Cape Elizabeth.
Hey Tommy! Thanks for the thoughtful comment. Love that quote. Some day, we will have to discuss the source of all your great quotes. I'm curious if de-prioritizing work is a good or bad thing. After all, you have to work so it's probably better to feel connected to and invested in what you're doing?
Let me know if you make it to Maine. Highly recommend
Great essay Kiera. I often think about that Morgan Housel quote: "Your personal experiences with money make up maybe 0.00000001% of what’s happened in the world, but maybe 80% of how you think the world works."
I read something about how people who started their careers in the 80's were biased to thinking the stock market was a bad investment because it underperformed for a decade (and they made no money) but then people in the 90's thought it was amazing because it performed really well. And then they carry these beliefs for the rest of their lives. I've seen something similar with my parents who've done well in real estate investments and think "everyone should buy real estate" but their timing was lucky. People who bought in 2007 would have a different take. Perhaps something similar will happen with how our generation views jobs.
Funnily enough, I recently met a couple who lived in Maine and said it's even better than it sounds. I've wanted to visit Portland for a while and see Acadia. Portland is also just a few miles north of Cape Elizabeth.
Hey Tommy! Thanks for the thoughtful comment. Love that quote. Some day, we will have to discuss the source of all your great quotes. I'm curious if de-prioritizing work is a good or bad thing. After all, you have to work so it's probably better to feel connected to and invested in what you're doing?
Let me know if you make it to Maine. Highly recommend