Thank you very much for sharing your insightful and motivating story.
But Iād like to advise to always be wary of survivorship bias. People who burned out are much less likely to write about it than someone who made it.
Parallel to this, I gained the confidence to decline job offers from EA-aligned organisations that I perceived as having less impact, despite their appeal. Some opportunities involved leading teams at EA-aligned startups. However, accepting them would have meant deviating from the top causes on my list. Instead of settling for the next available option, I aimed high, seeking roles that matched exceptionally well with my skills and the cause areas I had on the top of my list.
Thank you very much for sharing your insightful and motivating story.
But Iād like to advise to always be wary of survivorship bias. People who burned out are much less likely to write about it than someone who made it.