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5 Things I Emailed This Week: Lost and Found

I almost tweeted a link to this article about AOC sharing beauty tips but believe my reaction is more nuanced than a tweet can contain.

  • How badass is it that a young freshman senator is now collectively known by her initials just a few short months after her election?
  • How badass is it that she continuously and conscientiously juxtaposes “fluff” with “serious” stuff throughout her work, personal life, social media presence? Multitudes are so hot right now.
  • How badass is it that I don’t agree with many—nay probably most—of her policies but I can still respect what she’s doing for the political institution?
  • How badass is it that, in fact, this is how our government is supposed to work?! Respect, understanding, opposing viewpoints are all supposed to be a part of political discourse. 

And found: I LOVE THESE 10 Reminders for Anyone Who Feels Lost

Which got me thinking about my own burnout, privilege, career path … I don’t agree with all of it, but it does set a good context for understanding “millennial” experience: Burnout Generation.

I’ve been journaling for literally as long as I can remember. Journaling = gamechanger. 

As someone who is constantly trying to figure out her next startup move, this baseline understanding of innovators is fundamental … where are you on the spectrum? Have you watched Momentum Generation on HBO yet?

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