The Long View by Brian Fetherstonhaugh Summary
Overview of The Long View
In "The Long View," Elizabeth Jane Howard brilliantly deconstructs a marriage in reverse chronology, revealing its haunting evolution from 1950 to 1927. Praised by Hilary Mantel, this 1956 classic exposes the patriarchal forces that shape women's lives - what truths might your own relationships be hiding?
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Your Career Is a 45-Year Marathon, Not a Sprint
Imagine discovering that the career path you've been sprinting along is actually a 45-year marathon. Would you pace yourself differently? Brian Fetherstonhaugh's revolutionary perspective challenges our fundamental understanding of professional life. Most of us obsess over immediate promotions and quick wins while neglecting the foundation needed for decades of meaningful work. This short-term thinking leads to career anxiety, aimless job-hopping, and getting stuck in unrewarding positions. The math is striking: if you're 25 today and retire at 70 (increasingly common), you're looking at 45 years of professional life. Are you prepared for this distance? The traditional employment landscape has transformed dramatically. Company loyalty has diminished, retirement patterns have shifted, and competition comes not just locally but globally, across generations, and even from machines. The nine-to-five workday has given way to flexible arrangements, while entirely new job categories emerge constantly. Like successful distance runners, career professionals need ambition, thorough preparation, smart pacing, and continuous nourishment. Each stage either strengthens or weakens your position for later phases. And while luck certainly plays a role, the most successful professionals position themselves to capitalize on opportunities when they arise.
Building Your Career Fuel: The Three Essential Resources
The First 15 Years: Building Your Foundation
Finding Your Sweet Spot: The Middle 15 Years
Creating Legacy: The Final 15+ Years
Navigating Modern Career Challenges
Taking Control of Your Career Marathon
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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