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Politics honors student finalist at UVA, but life took an unexpected turn. A decision point that changed everything. What if banking never happened? #Banking #CollegeLife #CareerPath #LifeChoices

He thought combining finance skills with a passion for fitness was the ideal career path. What happens when corporate finance meets daily workouts? It's still finance, but with a free gym membership. ...

He lived in a 6-person share house in Costa Mesa, paying $700/month. He worked out at 5 AM with the locals, adjusting to the time difference. After 11 months, they threw him a going away party. #Costa...

Life in Newport Beach meant living in a 6-person share house and witnessing PIMCO's headquarters rise. The real perk? PIMCO's weekly In-N-Out food truck. The ultimate work incentive. #NewportBeach #PI...

Landing a banking job felt impossible without an internship. The expectation was banking, consulting, or marketing post-business school, but the journey took unexpected turns. #BankingJobs #Internship...

Each decision reinforces a larger reinvention. If the goal is 'serious founder,' every action builds credibility. Avoid side quests that dilute focus—align choices with core ambitions for tangible pro...

From banking to fitness, income shifts dramatically. But making money isn't the whole story—spending habits dictate the journey. Staying true to oneself proves more valuable than chasing a paycheck. #...

Culture clash: A banker is reprimanded for reading Sorkin's 'Too Big to Fail' instead of sourcing deals. Prioritizing learning over immediate output leads to unexpected consequences. #WorkCulture #Fin...

A near-miss in politics opened unexpected doors. One founder reveals how rejection became the ultimate architect, shaping a journey far beyond initial plans. #FoundersJourney #Rejection #SuccessStory ...

Navigating identity: Midwest roots vs. New York life. Someone adapts their answer depending on who they're talking to. Family values from Missouri, but proud to be a New Yorker. #Midwest #NewYork #Ide...

Playing kickball, he ran full speed into a chain link fence. The crossbeam lined up perfectly at nose height—instant shock. No warning track on that field! #Kickball #SportsFail #ChainLinkFence #Outdo...

While working on the Fitbit IPO, a banker felt the name 'Bobby' lacked the necessary gravitas. For a year or two, 'Rob' was the temporary solution to project the right image. #InvestmentBanking #Fitbi...