BIG News, The Best of The Shift, & 1 Question

Welcome to The Shift, a weekly newsletter where I provide thought-provoking ideas to help you think differently about your career and money.

Last Week + This Week = It’s All Connected

Last week I explained why so many people look to outsource their career development. Read here if you missed it. This week I take a look at how far The Shift has come.

Keep Pursuing

I blinked - and 7 months have passed!

It’s been a fun ride with you in the passenger seat! I’m learning a ton and I hope you are too.

While my approach to this newsletter is evolving, I continue to center every edition on the goal of opening minds and inspiring change.

Today I’m taking a look back to see how far we’ve come - including highlighting my top 3 most popular posts of all time.

Plus, I make a big announcement at the bottom.

Wind at Our Backs

Thanks to you guys the word is spreading! I can’t believe that just since the start of 2024 (3 months), readership has increased by more than 50%!

I am beyond grateful. 🙏

Let’s keep the ball rolling. Keep sharing the good word.

And keep hitting me up with your awesome insights, questions, random thoughts, jokes and memes!

I live for them!

Quick Question…

Many of you know me for my stock market commentary on CNBC or Twitter (@justLBell).

I’ve been toying with and idea… (vote by clicking a choice below)

The Best - After 7 Months!

Seven months in and I can see a trend in the types of topics that are resonating.

Here’s a quick recap of the top 3 editions:

1. What is Fractional Work??

   I was not the only one who didn’t know how beneficial this new type of work could be. So I decided to dig into what the heck it is (and isn’t), the pros and cons, and I included my take to what it means for the future.

    

2. Work: The Real Path to Wealth

   I believe building wealth starts with work - i.e. income. This is contrary to all the advice we’ve been given our whole lives. I explain why here.

3. A New Movement: Not A Midlife Crisis

   This isn’t the first time Americans have a burning desire for career change (Boomers know what I mean). However, this time could be different. Long-term trends suggest this movement has staying power.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

I’m so excited to share with you that I’ve been selected to give a TEDx talk next month!

Somehow I’m going to have to shrink all my ideas from The Shift into a 10 minute, thought-provoking speech. And I have to do it in a matter of weeks. No sweat! 😜

Because of the tight deadline on this you’ll be seeing a couple of guest bloggers this month in your inbox. I’m excited for you to meet these folks! They’ve got some pretty interesting takes on work themselves.

I have no doubt they will keep your wheels turning while I’m out.

Let’s make The Shift!

Lindsey