Finding Your North Star
Nikhyl and Lenny discuss the importance of having a long-term vision for your career and what happens when you achieve your goals. They explore the need to constantly work towards a new North Star to avoid stagnation and find fulfillment in a 60-year career.In this clip
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Building a long and meaningful career | Nikhyl Singhal (Meta, Google)
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