"Students at Columbia, despite their political differences, expressed a united anxiety over how to start finding their life's work in a chaotic environment. This resonated deeply with me."
"The book 'How to Start' is a concise guide filled with practical advice aimed at young people, but it also serves those contemplating midlife career changes."
"Kantor's personal transitions, including her breast cancer diagnosis and her daughter leaving for college, fueled her urgency to write and share her insights."
Jodi Kantor delivered a commencement address at Columbia University during a tumultuous time marked by protests and political unrest. Students expressed anxiety about finding their life's work in a broken environment. This inspired Kantor to write 'How to Start', a book providing practical advice for young people and midlife career switchers. The book emerged during a personal transition for Kantor, including her breast cancer diagnosis, her daughter leaving for college, and her turning 50, prompting her to act decisively in her life and career.
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