Pursuing Agency

An earnest project to overcome complacency and become a high-agency person.

The hottest Substack posts of Pursuing Agency

And their main takeaways

Agency is a learnable skill: believe you can learn anything and focus on finding the best way to do so.
Practice is key: Treat acquiring skills like training for a sport or playing an instrument.
Concrete steps for high agency: Boldly ask, expand network, think independently, etc.

The author reflects on feeling like they've been underachieving and the urgency they feel in their 30s to make changes
The author describes the importance of pursuing agency, combatting complacency, setting new goals, and seeking positive peer pressure for personal growth
The author outlines specific areas for improvement such as increasing family income, deepening faith, enhancing thinking, excelling in their career, and focusing on personal wellness and life enjoyment