How to navigate the trenches of investment banking while staying cool, fresh, and trauma-free? This video is your ultimate survival guide, packed with actionable tips to help you *thrive* in one of the most demanding careers out there.
My personal story, insights from a private equity mentor, and hard-earned advice will prepare you for success – with minimal battle scars!
🔗 How investment banking changed my brain chemistry: https://youtu.be/k9GsCVBpwK4?si=y7yantd9JZxn7qc1
🔗 Why you WILL leave investment banking: https://youtu.be/WeHyRwcmFLI?si=xQfRH92I-eGavlaV
🔗 Investment banking taught me the meaning of life: https://youtu.be/6LmBBL7d0aE?si=_GxAYmRmcpLP7gbM
If you’re interested in getting into investment banking, I documented my ENTIRE journey to securing a role in a 3-part series called “The IBDiaries”:
Season 1 – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGoqqM0MAWeWHru9Osi8KC5sjKfGKLB7E
Season 2 – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGoqqM0MAWeUkCwo9D-OuGfhWjhB0z0Do
Season 3 – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGoqqM0MAWeVl6xAtRwBZaLf26DPtKXLg
If you’re interning in a front-office finance role this summer, get the IBDiary to stay on track to convert your internship: https://melinsights.gumroad.com/l/IBDiary
If you need any coaching on getting into investment banking: insightswithmel@gmail.com
About me: I’m an ex-investment banker turned venture capitalist, who enjoys musing over multi-disciplinary topics and creating interesting theories!
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:18 – Eliminate distractions 1
02:46 – Eliminate distractions 2
03:05 – Go big on the things that matter
05:04 – Go on the offensive 1
05:51 – Go on the offensive 2
07:32 – Practical tip 1
08:15 – Practical tip 2
08:35 – Quick fire
10:23 – Outro
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