Episode 614: Use the city (get in, get out)

About this episode

Orion Taraban discusses the strategic use of cities as temporary launchpads for opportunities and the benefits of smaller cities for quality of life.

Thinking of moving to the big city? In this episode, I explain why it is essential that you use the city strategically – otherwise, it will end up using you. In today’s world, cities are best treated as temporary launchpads for opportunity – places to build income or meet a partner. However, once you’ve secured those advantages, the smart move is to look for the door. Get in, get out. When it comes to real quality of life, smaller cities are the future. Join my community: https://the-captains-quarters.mn.co Buy my book, ”Starry Night” Ebook: https://amzn.to/4qJrh9U Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3LuUJRS Paperback: https://amzn.to/4sGcqOY Buy my book, ”The Value of Others” Ebook: https://amzn.to/460uGrA Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3YfFwbx Paperback: https://amzn.to/3xQuIFK Book a paid consultation: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations Subscribe to my newsletter: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com Social Media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oriontaraban Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks Twitter: https://twitter.com/oriontaraban Website…

People in this episode

Host: Orion Taraban

Topics covered

• city living
• strategic relocation
• quality of life
• opportunity
• temporary living

Keywords

• big city
• temporary launchpads
• income
• partner
• smaller cities
• quality of life
• grad school
• GRE self-study

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: STELLAR

Books & works: Starry Night, The Value of Others

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