Career Phases

Here are some insights and frameworks related to different career phases shared by experts across various podcasts:

1. Learn, Earn, Legacy Framework:

   • Shaan Puri from the My First Million podcast outlines a three-phase model:
     • Learn: Early career is focused on gaining knowledge, skills, and experience. Prioritize learning opportunities over immediate financial gain.
     • Earn: Mid-career involves leveraging acquired skills to achieve financial stability and build wealth.
     • Legacy: Later career is about giving back, creating lasting impact, and mentoring others 1.

2. Career Progression as Product Development:

   • Nikhyl Singhal, VP of Product at Meta, on the The Skip podcast, draws parallels between career progression and product development:
     • Early Career (Product-Market Fit): Focus on learning, experimenting, and identifying strengths.
     • Mid-Career (Growth): Specialize, take on leadership roles, and maximize earning potential.
     • Late Career (Scale): Realize peak impact, possibly transition to advisory roles or non-traditional positions for broader contributions 2.

3. 10-Year Career Framework:

   • Brandon Rike discusses the phases of his creative career on the Creative Pep Talk podcast:
     • Entry Phase: Not full-time, building skills and portfolio.
     • Growth Phase: Challenging oneself and establishing financial stability.
     • Expansion Phase: Exploring business opportunities and broader impact.
     • Emphasizes the importance of not becoming complacent and continuously seeking new challenges 3.
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4. Career Seasons Concept:

   • Ramit Sethi introduces "career seasons" on The Art of Manliness:
     • Growth: Focus on career advancement, learning, and increased responsibility.
     • Lifestyle: Prioritize personal life, such as family or hobbies, over work intensity.
     • Reinvention: Transition to a new career or industry entirely, driven by a desire for change.
   • Each season requires different strategies for job searching and career development 4.

5. Retirement Phases:

   • Riley Moynes from his TED Talk, highlights retirement phases that also mirror career transitions:
     • Vacation Phase: Initial freedom post-retirement.
     • Loss Phase: Adjusting to the loss of routine, identity, and purpose.
     • Reconstruction Phase: Finding new purposes and engaging in fulfilling activities 5.

Understanding these phases helps in making strategic decisions at each stage to maximize growth, impact, and satisfaction in one's career.