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Incoming BCG Associate | Optimist | Top 1% viewer of Kung Fu Panda (1 & 2) Incoming BCG Associate | Optimist | Top 1% viewer of Kung Fu Panda (1 & 2)
Cole Hume’s Post 1y I frequently refer to myself as a recovering Type A. At UCLA, Type A is the norm. It can be both inspiring and awfully dangerous. By Type A, I mean someone with a hyper ambitious and competitive personality. Frequently, this type of person tries to optimize every variable in their life. We like our Huberman podcasts. Outside of risking heart disease from the constant stress to strive, our Type A mentalities are susceptible to two unfortunate issues: 1. We aren't "busy enough" until we're too busy to be happy 2. We forget our "why" I would frequently self-criticize…
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