Transitions
by William Bridges · first published 2004
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Taking readers step-by-step through the three perilous stages of any transition, Bridges explains how each stage can be understood and embraced.
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I’ve gone through a few transitions in life that relate to this sort of thing, and have worked with a very well known CEO coach on this. His advice was invaluable. He recommended a book on life transitions[1]. Whether you find wealth,…
on “Ask HN: How do you regain motivation after achieving financial success?” ↗…[1] On average, friendships last about 7 years (indirectly suggesting that WE tend to change in identities every 7 years or so) - https://mwfseekingbff.com/2012/11/07/friendship-the-seven-ye... [2] Transitions: Making Sense Of Life's Changes by William Bridges - A great book on the transitions of life, and how society today tries to rush through them, but they are deeply important and must be given the appropriate…
on “Ask HN: Will I Ever Recover?” ↗…for the neutral zone is meant to be a moratorium from the conventional activity of our everyday existence. In the apparently aimless activity of our time alone, we are doing important inner business.", Transitions by William Bridges. Your post resonated with me deeply. I quit my job in April 2023 to spend 2 years doing nothing "productive". Although I was doing well at work, I lost the hustle. The flame of curiosity…
on “Ask HN: Who else is working on nothing?” ↗