I often get asked about how Uncompete relates to young people. I’ve been reflecting heavily on what it means to raise the next generation outside of competitive norms. As a parent to a nine-year-old boy, this is an area where I am always learning. Or rather, I’ve had to do a lot of un -learning and am continually working on that. As the child of immigrant parents, I was definitely taught that the more I excelled, the better position I would be in society. Of course, I also want my son to...

What do we lose when we stay comfortable? At my Seattle book launch for Uncompete last fall, my friend Ijeoma Oluo described something I’ve witnessed for years but hadn’t quite named: a tendency (especially in cities like Seattle) to prize quiet comfort over community. She said: “People work to become very comfortable and well-off… and they don’t even throw a party.” We laughed, but it reveals something deep: it can feel easier — and even virtuous — to stay home, productive, and...

In four weeks from today, you'll be able to hold a copy of my next book, Uncompete in your hands. Or your e-reader or in your ears. I'm excited, of course. AND, more honestly, I'm struggling to find a way to gear up for the book launch when there's so much grief and confusion everywhere. I know this book will help us navigate some of the heaviness we're feeling. Yet, how do I do this? I'm learning.... To achieve my dreams, the next four weeks require me to do two things. I am...