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From Fear to Freedom: Insights from Sabra's journey to Silicon Valley

From Fear to Freedom: Insights from Sabra's journey to Silicon Valley

Aaron Fuchs
February 15, 2024

Hey future leaders,

Today, we're spilling the beans on a story that's as rich and robust as your first cup of coffee. Meet Sabra, a Silicon Valley dynamo who's cracked the code on making career moves that aren't just smart—they're soulful.

From the bustling streets of New York to the techy terrain of the West Coast, Sabra's journey is anything but linear. It's a tale of curiosity, courage, and a couple of bold bets that paid off in ways more rewarding than a triple-shot latte on a Monday morning.

Why tune in? Because Sabra's sharing the playbook on turning passions into professions and hobbies into careers. Whether you're drafting your first resume, hunting for that dream internship, or just plotting your world domination strategy from your dorm room, Sabra's got wisdom to share that's as valuable as the last slice of pizza during finals week.

🔍 Sabra’s Top 3 Career Insights

Turn Life into a Lab: Sabra’s all about treating life like a series of experiments. Imagine every choice as a mini-experiment, not a make-or-break decision. In her words, “start to take on experimentation as a life philosophy.” So, next time you’re eyeing a choice, think of it as your personal R&D project. Who knows? You might just stumble upon your next big thing!
Chase What Lights You Up, Not Just What Lights Up Your LinkedIn: In reflecting on her path, Sabra wishes she’d pursued more creative outlets in college. “I wish I had fostered many more of those creative interests in college,” she shares. Remember, your career doesn’t have to be a straight line on a resume; let it be a mosaic of what truly fascinates you. After all, the most compelling stories are the ones with a few unexpected turns.
Stress Less, Live More: Sabra gets real about the burnout blues and how crucial it is to manage stress and prioritize mental health. She’s a proponent of clear communication to mitigate stress, suggesting, “being proactive and communicating liberates you to just feel better.” Think of it as decluttering your mental workspace. A tidier mind equals a more productive you.

🔍 Dive Deeper into Sabra’s Story

Grab your headphones, go for a walk or hit the gym and listen to this incredible episode. It's a wealth of advice for anyone at the crossroads of their career path.

🔦 Company Spotlight : Stripe

What's Stripe All About? Stripe is revolutionizing online payments, serving as the backbone for internet commerce. They simplify how businesses accept money online, offering tools that span from fraud prevention to financial management. Stripe is not just changing the game; they're redefining it, enabling companies to thrive in the digital age.

Life Inside Stripe: Imagine a workplace where every project is a deep dive into innovation and strategy:

Code Sprints & Idea Marathons: Your days are filled with groundbreaking work that's as stimulating as it is impactful.
Global Footprint: Work on projects that touch every corner of the digital world, from local startups to international markets.
Endless Learning: Stripe is your dynamic classroom, where each task is a lesson in shaping the future of commerce.
Real Impact: Here, you're not just coding; you're setting the pace for the digital economy, with work that influences millions.

💼 Top 3 Internships This Week

We know that finding good internships can be hard, each week we share our top 3 finds with you to make the search easier.

📈 AI Corner

How to use ChatGPT’s new crazy new memory feature:

Go to ChatGPT and log in
Go to Settings in the bottom left of your screen and then click personalization
Click on the Memory button. You can turn it on to use the memory feature. You can now go back to the chat window and insert any instruction you’d like ChatGPT to remember.

🌅 Signing off

That's your latest brew of career tips and insights. Remember, every step, no matter how small, is a step towards your dream career. Stay curious, and keep exploring.

Aaron from The CAREER Coach

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