Boundless Reader Survey - September 2022

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1. BOUNDLESS
   Sponsorship Deck
   September 2022
   

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2. Boundless Newsletter: Since 2018
   7,200 Subscribers
   (Sep 2022)
   ~+266 / month
   ~65 Paying Gift
   Patrons
   

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3. Boundless Survey: May 2022
   N = 144
   0-6 Months 6-12 Months 12+ Months 2+ Years
   How Long Have You Been Subscribed?
   

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4. Industry, Function & Experience
   3
   7
   7
   13
   13
   14
   41
   46
   VC / Investing
   Industrial
   Services / Retail
   Not Applicable
   Education
   Banking or Consulting
   Other Professional
   Services
   Technology
   Industry
   1
   15
   14
   54
   60
   Board
   C-Level / Founder / CEO
   Executive Level
   Manager / Director
   Entry level / Individual
   Contributor
   Level Of Responsibility
   3
   5
   6
   7
   10
   15
   17
   20
   21
   40
   Manufacturing /.
   Supply Chain
   Finance / Accounting
   Sales
   Data & Insights
   Tech Operations
   Marketing
   Strategy
   Leadership
   Engineering
   Other
   Function
   

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5. People From These Companies (Many More!)
   

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6. Job Titles From List
   

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7. 20 Most Common Titles From Newsletter (Most To
   Least)
   1. Founder
   2. Director
   3. Managing Director
   4. President
   5. CEO
   6. Co-Founder
   7. Principal
   8. Software Engineer
   9. Principal Consultant
   10.Partner
   11.Senior Software Engineer
   12.Product Manager
   13.Managing Partner
   14.Founder & CEO
   15.Senior Product Manager
   16.Vice President
   17.Chief Executive Officer
   18.Consultant
   19.Co-Founder & CEO
   20.Regional Sales Manager
   

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8. Over-educated group of curious humans
   66.30%
   33.70%
   Men Women
   Gender
   5%
   36%
   54%
   10%
   PhD / MD / JD
   & Other terminal degrees
   Masters
   University / College Grad
   None or some college
   95% College+ and 41% Masters+
   

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9. Popular Topics: Reflections, Creating Online & Self-
   Employment
   114 112
   83
   74
   70
   65
   61
   54
   38
   Personal
   reflections &
   essays
   Self-Employment
   Experiments
   Creating online &
   sharing online
   Remote Working &
   Tech
   Travel & digital
   nomad
   The Creator
   Economy
   Modern
   Organizations &
   Leadership
   Longform & Book
   Recommendations
   News On Current
   Events In Work
   Which topics that I've written about do you gravitate towards ?
   

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10. 73% were ready for or or made changes in their life
    11%
    16%
    13%
    31%
    29%
    No major disruption It made me question a lot,
    but likely will keep doing
    what I'm doing
    I was ready for something
    like this shift, I had built
    my life around it
    I've decided to make bold
    changes to my worklife
    I've made some changes
    in my life because of the
    pandemic
    How did the pandemic impact your work life?
    

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11. How optimistic are you about your future of work?
    3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    2
    Only 58% said 8 or higher
    

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12. Q: Are you hoping to leave your job and do your own thing in
    the next five years?
    2
    25
    1
    2 3
    1
    42
    4
    Company founder / owner Full-time employee Part-time employee
    Maybe No Yes
    95% of Full-Time Employees
    want maybe or yes to wanting
    to leave job
    

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13. 49% > $100k income + Majority FTE
    1%
    6%
    42%
    29%
    22%
    $500k+
    $250k-$500k
    $100k-$250k
    $50-$100k
    <$50k
    Current Income
    6
    70
    19
    5
    44
    Company founder / owner
    Full-time employee
    Not working right now
    Part-time employee
    Self-employed
    Employment By Type
    

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14. People like it! (Testimonials)
    “Paul's writing articulates so clearly what I've always secretly suspected about work & life but have
    never had the words (or courage) to say. Unlike other newsletters, I come away from his writings not just
    with some answers, but also deep QUESTIONS for my own self-discovery journey. Reading his writing is
    like having a conversation with that mentor friend you didn't know you needed. If you've ever
    experienced insecurity or second-guessing when it comes to work and decision-making, or feel "Is it just
    me?" in your work and life choices, I recommend reading Paul's newsletter!” Lucy Liang, Founder of
    Meet Yourself Podcast & Co-Founder of Coach Viva (If that's too long, use just the Coach Viva one)
    “I always look forward to the Boundless weekly newsletter, in it Paul shares insightful stories of how
    people around the world are reimagining their lives, connecting with each other and creating new ways
    of working and doing life” Graham Mitchell, Founder GROW Business Coaching
    “Albeit I am employed full-time at a large Consulting firm, and I do not plan to make significant shifts in
    my lifestyle, I find Paul's writing very thought provoking. It has led me to run several experiments both
    inside and outside my full-time role that have helped me feed my curiosity and slowly move towards a
    path that is more aligned to my values.” Dimitar Milanov, Senior Manager, Big 4 Consulting Firm
    “For a new way of working and living your life, Paul is a leading source of inspiration.” Mads Phikamphon
    

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15. People like it! (Testimonials)
    “I met Paul while studying Chinese at Taiwan National University in Taipei. He was courageous and
    chilled - qualities I admired and qualities that he translates into thoughts and actions via his online and
    creator ecosystems. Always thoughtful and regularly actionable. I welcome his "hello" into my inbox
    each Saturday night here in Australia.” Andrew
    “Understanding modern work often means standing outside it. From his vantage point as a former
    corporate warrior, Paul is able to parse the evolving culture of work and thoughtfully integrate the
    experience into books, art, and music you can relate to and use to improve your mental state and
    wellbeing. “Jen Adams, Director, Professional Writers Alliance
    “Paul's main subject is to chart a new conception of how we think about work — but his ultimate goal is
    similar to mine: exploring what it means to have a life well-lived.” Russell, author of What Really
    Matters
    “Every week Paul’s newsletter illuminates the path less traveled, making it seem possible to navigate for
    the rest of us.” Chris Donohoe, Founder, Uncommonly
    “Paul's content is transparent and honest about the unconventional route. Important to read if you're
    starting to wake up to alternative ideas about work.” Lawrence - The Self Improvement Project Podcast
    

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16. People like it! (Testimonials)
    “If you have a fuzzy feeling of discontent about life in a corporate job, and want a peek into what life
    could look like beyond the cubicles, Paul does a great job of putting that fuzziness into words and sharing
    what an alternative relationship with work could look like.” -Anonymous
    “Paul unpacks emerging trends in the future of work relevant for those seeking alternative work paths.”
    Diego, Grant Manager
    “I look forward to receiving the newsletters every week as they are thought provoking and the insight I
    need before I make the big leap into the unknown!” Kim
    “It’s not an exaggeration to say reading Paul’s newsletter changed my life. I’ve found Paul’s analysis on
    the future of work to be uniquely valuable, and his ideas about how to find meaningful work through
    experimentation gave m the confidence to start freelancing, publish more writing online, and even move
    countries for a new job. It’s not an exaggeration to say reading Paul’s newsletter changed my life. “ Tom,
    Digital Strategist
    “Paul has been on an amazing journey through the traditional corporate life, and then abandoning all
    that to find his own path. If you've ever thought there was more to life than what we've been taught
    about work, that there must be a better way, then Paul's newsletters and posts are a great place to
    start.” Steve Odell, MBA
    

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17. People like it! (Testimonials)
    "Paul is one of the most genuine and interesting persons I have come across,
    who is willing to be open and sharing his views on experimentation. Life is one
    big experiment and Paul is willing and unafraid to showcase this as he moves
    along with figuring what is doing at a particular time“ -Naveen, fellow digital
    reader of Paul's works
    “If you’re curious about the future of work, how to redesign work and life on
    your own terms, or generally enjoy thoughtful and thought-provoking writing
    then Boundless is for you” Jeff, Management Consultant
    “Boundless forces me to think outside of the traditional lanes and to ask
    questions about the status quo. Why am I doing this? Why should I do this?
    There are no answers but there are possibilities to be explored.” Jenny Kim,
    non-profit attorney
    

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18. Reader Testimonials
    • Just want to say an enormous thank you! I was deeply unhappy in a full-time on-site job as
    an industrial engineer, and after reading some of your work and thinking about it for a while,
    decided to quit cold turkey and take 6 months of a break. I'm ending my break now and
    although I didn't "do" much, I explored hobbies, worked on my house, started journaling,
    exercised regularly, slept in, and overall feel like a new person. I'm ready and excited to get
    back to work, and was able to know exactly what I was looking for in my next employer-- a
    company that values flexibility, remote options, and benefits for mental health. I spent 2
    months looking for new roles, and start in two weeks. I turned down 3 jobs that gave me red
    flags regarding my clear priorities before finding the one I'm going to start with. All of my
    friends are stuck in the work/eat/sleep/hustle cycle and thought I was absolutely insane for
    decided to do nothing for a while. So thank you!!!!!!!
    • Thank you for sharing what you do and why you do it. It’s inspiring and encouraging and
    your impact stretches well beyond what you’ll likely ever really know. Hats off to you for
    that, and for creating this survey.
    • Your book is awesome. It was inspirational, as I recently decided to go on my own pathless
    path after I finish my degree and very few people in my life (actually only my boyfriend) has
    understood/100% fully supported my decision.
    

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