In this episode of Malestrum, I take on a big question: What would I do if I were 23 today?
The world of work has changed. Resumes vanish into Applicant Tracking Systems, AI is rewriting industries, and stability is harder to find than ever. But disruption creates opportunity — if you know how to move tactically.
Drawing from fifty years of global business experience and previewing themes from my upcoming project Serendipity: A Tactical Life, I share the exact playbook I’d follow if I were entering the job market now:
How to beat the résumé black hole
Why proof-of-work matters more than GPAs
The role of GitHub for tech grads — and alternative platforms for everyone else
Why startups can be stepping stones to bigger opportunities
How to build a two-year tactical horizon instead of chasing a dream job too soon
If you’re graduating, pivoting careers, or just trying to navigate this uncertain new world, this episode is both practical and personal.
Because if I’ve learned anything, it’s this: the biggest leaps in life don’t come from perfect plans. They come from tactical moves in uncertain times.
