by Tim Parkins | Apr 6, 2025
Career Alchemy: Why Ancient Wisdom Holds the Key to Thriving at Work Today The ancient stories we dismiss as “mere myths” aren’t fictional at all, but are hyper-real blueprints for thriving in uncertain times. Surprisingly, the lessons they contain apply in today as much as they ever have. Myths, legends, and philosophical texts aren’t just entertainment. These stories and ideas have endured precisely because they contain profound truths about human resilience, adaptability, and…
by Tim Parkins | Mar 30, 2025
You’re In A War With Yourself. And You’re Losing You blame distractions, work, and a lack of time for not living the life you want, because it’s a hell of a lot easier than facing a harsh truth. You say you’re too busy. Too overwhelmed. Too tired. Bullshit. You’re just scared. Social media isn’t the problem. Neither is your inbox, your boss, the political situation, the economy, or whatever outrage is trending today. Those are shields, some convenient excuses to hide behind and help you avoid…
by Tim Parkins | Mar 23, 2025
Spring Cleaning for Your Career: Make Space for Growth Spring is here, a season of renewal, growth, and transformation. After months of cold and stagnation, nature doesn’t hesitate. It bursts back to life, unapologetically shedding the old to make way for the new. What if we did the same with our careers and mindset? In the spring, we open the windows, let the fresh air in, and clear out what no longer serves us. But while we’re taking care of our “spring cleaning”, how often do we make time…
by Tim Parkins | Mar 16, 2025
The One Success Hack You Haven’t Tried Yet Everywhere you look, someone is promising the “ultimate hack” to success. Cold plunges. Waking up at 4 AM. Daily journaling. Psychedelics. Fasting. Meditation. And if you were really committed, you’d do all the above before the sun even rises. Some billionaire swears by their routine, so it’s easy to assume it must be the key to an amazing life, right? It’s understandable. Success leaves clues, and we naturally look to those who have achieved what we…
by Tim Parkins | Mar 8, 2025
How To Use The Chaos To Create Your Career Freedom Imagine waking up one morning to find out your industry has been upended overnight. The company you trusted, the skills you mastered, and the job you thought was secure—suddenly irrelevant. This isn’t some distant future; it’s happening right now. The rules of work are being rewritten, and those who cannot adapt will be left behind. Massive shifts in the working world (such as AI, trade disruptions, and the decentralization of work) are…
