post-economic coaching

You've “made it” but don't know how to handle what's next

I am officially coining myself the first ever post-economic coach. While you could also call this something like post-work coach, leisure coach, or inner game of work coach, I thought post-economic was fitting.

Why post-economic? We have clear evidence that more and more people every year have the resources to opt out of the default life: one of constant and continuous work throughout adulthood from the age of 22-65. I am interested in almost anyone who wants to buy back freedom to spend their time in a different way than previous generations. I don't aim to convince anyone this is worthwhile but instead want to work with people that want to make this happen.

For the past 10+ years, I've been thinking deeply, experimenting with, and writing about designing a life not centered around work.

Through all of it I've talked to hundreds, if not thousands of people about their relationship to work.

What I've found is that almost no one thinks all that deeply about the role of work in their life. They see it as a fact of life, something that's just always been there. They don't know how to move toward a new relationship with work.

I've had people try to hire me as a coach for years but have always resisted. It's never felt like my Good Work and I've always lived in different time zones where scheduling calls is a challenge.

However, I'm at a stage in my life where I have a more scheduled existence (two young kids) and am feeling called to the challenge of coaching (though I don't plan to take on more than 1-2 clients at a time).

Why me?

  • I am quite happy with my life, and spend my days in a mix of family, work, conversations, and leisure
  • I “retired” from work I don't want to be doing in 2017 and have mostly succeeded in spending my time working on the things I care about, including shipping two books and spending tons of time wandering, with my family, and with myself
  • Despite working at elite consulting firms and attending a top business school, it doesn't really bother me that almost all my peers have surpassed me in business success
  • I have worked through many of my money issues and rarely make decisions from a scarcity mindset

You might be a good fit if you feel like you are one of these archetypes

  • You've made enough to be “financially free” or achieved your biggest career goals and are completely confused about what's next
  • You have this feeling like it's time for a break, pivot, or even an adventure, but find yourself filling your time with endless work or productivity
  • You keep telling yourself that the next bonus or the next year you'll finally make a shift but you never do
  • You keep grinding, which takes more and more energy. You've lost that early career exuberance and don't know how to find it again
  • You are excellent at making money but feel like you are not actually moving toward a life where you can thrive
  • You may be struggling now but you are generally open to optimism and moving in a positive direction in your life

Fees

I think money is deeply connected to our relationship to work and I think it's also an interesting part to play with while I coach people. If you want to work with me, I'd ask you to think through the following questions:

  1. Considering this is something I enjoy doing and part of a life I want to keep living, what makes sense to offer for me to sustain my work?
  2. Imagine a future where you no longer feel burdened by work. What is that worth to you?
  3. What is a financial arrangement and cadence of calls that feels like it will balance the right level of accountability, discomfort, and value as you plan on moving toward a better situation with your work?

Find my email and shoot me a message with your responses.

This will likely continue to evolve as I get more feedback from people.

Approach

I am open but likely would be some mix of:

  • Synchronous calls
  • Async voice memos
  • Writing exercises
  • Reading & discussion

Please let me know if you have a strong preference.

Themes I write about and explore in conversation

01

Finding your “enough”

Money might help pay for therapy, time off, and healing retreats, but it won’t help you come to a place where you really trust and know that everything will be okay.

— The Pathless Path
02

Who are you without work?

Many self-employed people are surprised to find that once they no longer have to work for anyone else, they still have a manager in their head.

— The Pathless Path
03

Stepping off the default path

The pathless path is an alternative to the default path. It is an embrace of uncertainty and discomfort. It’s a call to adventure in a world that tells us to conform.

— The Pathless Path
04

The trap of prestige

Though hard to define, prestige can be thought of as the attention you get when you do things that others see as impressive.

— The Pathless Path
05

Taking a real break

Almost everyone who’s taken an intentional break from work has told me they wish they took one sooner. It might be the only “hack” I fully endorse.

— Good Work
06

Making friends with fear and uncertainty

If you are going to feel uncertain and afraid anyway, why not go after your true ambitions?

— Good Work
07

Reawakening your inner ambition

It’s shocking how long it took me to reawaken my inner ambition, drive, and creative spirit after quitting my job.

— Good Work
08

Redefining success

People are reluctant to flip the page to the second chapter of success because it requires rejecting paths that are not only more accepted but also promise money, respect, and admiration.

— The Pathless Path
09

Coming alive over getting ahead

I was able to shift away from a life built on getting ahead and toward one focused on coming alive.

— The Pathless Path
10

Finding your good work

Once you discover your good work, take it seriously and protect it, as it can be one of the most powerful ways to show up in the world, contribute, and feel useful.

— Good Work

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