Navigating The Pressure Of Early Wins In Your Career

In this episode of The Identity Work Podcast, we share some lovely fan mail before exploring the complexities of early career success, sparked by Adam’s surprising find in People Magazine—an article about child stars. We explore the feeling of having "made it" young but still questioning your path, a sentiment echoed by research on stressed PhD candidates who surprisingly value competence over less work.We discuss creating mental space, from Adam’s sabbatical insights to Stephen’s simple coffee shop ritual. Then, the conversation bursts into an enthusiastic discussion about AI, as Adam reveals how tools like Claude are not only changing his workflow (goodbye SQL!) but also how we think about skills and confidence.Podcast Production by Podders: https://podders.ioSend us a text