Hello friend,

And hello December.

Who's ready to reflect on 2023? Let's get introspective together with an Annual Review of your 2023 on Tuesday, December 5th at 4 p.m. ET.

This is a comprehensive and totally free workshop to reflect on your goals, priorities and most important relationships.

I'll challenge you to probe deeply into your life and take those lessons into the next year with a series of reflections, exercises and time audits - all part of your own Annual Review Workbook.

🎧 In this week's podcast, we ask: What does 5,912 networking meetings look like?​

Here's what retirement (actually) looks like

At age 50, Ichiro Suzuki just pitched a shutout - against a team of high school girls.

The former outfielder (and future hall of famer) took to the mound for an exhibition game.

He's known to be obsessive about baseball - refusing to let go since he first picked up a mitt 47 years ago at the age of three.

Let's split-screen to Ash Barty. She won 3 Grand Slams before retiring.

Barty was 25. Ranked number 1 in the world.

"Tennis has given me all my dreams possible, but I know it's time to step away and chase other dreams."

Do you ever wonder, when your first act is done will you hang on for dear life? Or will you leave on your terms?

Here are this week's top reads:

// one

The allergy to uncertainty

4 minutes | More to That
​

A big fear for us RadReaders is uncertainty - and the loss of control. But as much as we hate to admit it, the future is never certain. So how do we modify our approach to life if we embrace "groundlessness," instead of fighting it?

→ Read the post​

// two

What we fight about when we fight about money

2 minutes | The Wall Street Journal
​

We all know that fights about the dishwasher aren’t about the dishes. And so fights about money, must not be about money. While small disagreements like grocery bills can be healthy, major disputes over fairness and financial responsibility are damaging.

→ Read the article​

// three

You need to practice being your future self

2 minutes | Harvard Business Review
​

When you’re feeling stuck and frustrated in your career/life, focus on a different you — your future self. By playing the role of your future self, you’ll be able to make better progress towards fulfillment instead of living the “deferred life plan.”

→ Read the article​

Below the Fold
​

LAST WEEK'S MOST READ

• ​Are you high-agency? (X/Twitter, 420 clicks)
• ​Why a psychologically rich life is a good life (Psychology Today, 326 clicks)

And finally, stop asking your kids how was your day?​

With gratitude,

Khe

Here's how we can help you:
​

• ​The Life Operating System: Your home base for personal productivity. It combines tasks, notes, project management and a CRM in one place.
• ​Supercharge your Productivity: Learn how our $10K Work method can help you improve your mind, career and relationships.
• ​Apply for our Group Coaching: Are you an executive or founder undergoing a career change? We’ll give you frameworks and accountability for this transition.
• ​Download The Examined Life podcast: Every week we ponder one of life’s thorniest questions.
• ​Train Your Team on $10K Work: Is your team busy, but without much to show for it? Teach your colleagues how to prioritize and identify leverage in your organization.

​Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok | LinkedIn​