Hi friend,

We had an epic meet-up in Williamsburg on Tuesday. RadReaders traveled from Houston, Cape May and Boston for our second IRL meet-up. Next up, Austin in the fall.

And if you don’t know the slang term sus — it’s short for suspect. You’ll need it for today's essay.

Many of you know that I’ve got a savage Inner Critic and hold many limiting beliefs. The Friendly Mind by RadReader Nick Wignall is a free newsletter with practical ideas for building a kinder, calmer, and more productive relationship with yourself.

🎧 This week’s podcast explores the scary question: Does legacy matter?​

Is your bookshelf “sus?”

Picture date night with your boo.

Kids are with the in-laws.

You splurge on 2014 Chateauneuf Du Pape.

Tipsy and holding hands like college lovebirds, you saunter back home.

You kick open the bedroom door. (Siri, play Sade.)

And to your horror, your bed is littered with books.

Here are this week's top reads:

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Five career-related things I've changed my mind on

9 minutes | Young Money
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There are a lot of myths and tropes around work and “traditional careers” — many arising from the selection bias from successful entrepreneurs. Jack (who has tasted both) dispels myths on FIRE, digital nomad-ism and prestige-bashing.

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How your house makes you miserable

9 minutes | Culture Study
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A fascinating read on the deep psychology behind home ownership. It extends far beyond the American dream narrative and explores the 24/7 “gaze of the real estate market,” remodeling as optimization culture and the home as an extension of “self.”

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The best decision-making is emotional

6 minutes | Every
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Do you find yourself making an informal pros and cons list in your head when you’re making decisions? Defaulting to logic may seem rational, but there’s value in tuning into your intuitive powers (or “heart”) for additional clarity.

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Below the Fold
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LAST WEEK'S MOST READ

• ​Should you DoorDash ice cream? (RadReads, 515 clicks)
• ​The comprehensive guide to a luxurious early retirement (Of Dollars and Data, 513 clicks)

And finally, Kendrick going hard on his push-ups right in our neighborhood.

With gratitude,

Khe

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