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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 12 MIN

#19 – Putting the Cart Before the Horse – Chickens, Eggs, Titles & Work

from Off The Brief · host Jaden Haynes

In this episode, Jaden explores the concept of 'putting the cart before the horse' in the context of career progression and personal development.Expect to learn why doing the work is more important than earning the title, the value of iteration and feedback, why being delusional is a key ingredient in success, and much, much more.-Get access to every episode for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to my newsletter: https://jadenhaynes.substack.com/-Get in touch in the comments or head to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadenlmhaynesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jadenlmhaynesEmail: [email protected]:00 The Cart Before the Horse: A New Perspective04:22 Delusional Confidence: The Key to Career Progression08:21 The Importance of Iteration and Feedback12:18 Earning Titles: The Work Never Ends

In this episode, Jaden explores the concept of 'putting the cart before the horse' in the context of career progression and personal development.Expect to learn why doing the work is more important than earning the title, the value of iteration and feedback, why being delusional is a key ingredient in success, and much, much more.-Get access to every episode for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe to my newsletter: https://jadenhaynes.substack.com/-Get in touch in the comments or head to...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadenlmhaynesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jadenlmhaynesEmail: [email protected]:00 The Cart Before the Horse: A New Perspective04:22 Delusional Confidence: The Key to Career Progression08:21 The Importance of Iteration and Feedback12:18 Earning Titles: The Work Never Ends

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