I like streaks. Here are a few of my favorites: 15 years of exercising 5 days a week. 1,700 days of surfing since 2018. And then there’s one that’s about to end. 400 weekly essays. Yup, I’ve run out of things to write about. Well, sort of. ## New to RadReads? Hi, I’m Khe Hy. Nearly a decade ago [I quit my 7-figure job on Wall Street]() to become a writer. I explore topics like [money](), [happiness](), [ambition](), [relationships](), [productivity]() and [more](). I also host [The Examined Life Podcast]() where I explore life’s thorniest questions with a different guest each week. My newsletter is the best way to experience my work. Sign up here: ## My simple life mantra Since [I left Wall Street,]() I’ve followed one principle: _Follow the fun._ When things start to feel tedious or _not joyful_ , an alarm goes off. And over the past few months, I’ve been wrestling with these weekly essays. Since I started writing them in 2015, these essays (all captured on [the RadReads blog]()) have been fun and effortless to write. They cover an expansive mix of topics – [Zeitgeisty](), deeply [philosophical]() or [professionally pragmatic](). And for 400 consecutive weeks, I’ve looked forward to writing them. Until now. ## When the boredom kicks in Writing on the Internet has changed a lot. Attention spans have shortened. Short-form video has eaten up every platform. AI-drivel is everywhere. Multi-hour podcasts are commonplace. But the market for 500-2,000 word essays has disappeared. It’s been replaced by [Tweetstorms](), Instagram carousels and LinkedIn _Broetry_. (And more technically, if you share a link on any social platform, your post gets downgraded.) I write primarily for two reasons. First, it helps me clarify my thinking. Second, it connects me with you, my friends and loyal readers. And to be honest, I’m getting bored with this style of writing. Which means I’m not giving you __the best version of myself.__ (And it sucks that basically no one reads what I write beyond my newsletter subscribers.) ## But there’s a plan After 400 blog posts I’ve realized something about myself. __I have something to say!__ And I’m channeling that energy into writing a book. I’m in the very early stages, but have been writing 2 hours a day since September (and am approaching 20,000 words). And, early signs are pointing to __some really good stuff.__ But this volume of writing comes at a steep cost. It totally zaps me of my creative energy. And these short essays have become a chore. ## The conversation continues As someone who loves streaks and consistency, it pains me to end a streak. But what pains me more is “going through the motions.” That being said, we’re approaching our [100th podcast episode]() and I’ve been interacting with many of our under-40 readers via an [active TikTok account]() (where I answer pretty much any question). I have yet to decide how I will publish the book (i.e. traditional vs. self) and I’m just flowing so well on the manuscript that there’s no reason to stop writing. ## Will the blog come back? Absolutely. I love writing more than any other medium and this blog’s been an amazing home for self-discovery and community building. I’ve always found there to be power in rest and stillness. I love this Chinese passage from _the I Ching:_ > _“True quiet means keeping still when the time has come to keep still, and going forward when the time has come to go forward. In this way rest and movement are in agreement with the needs of the time.”_ This decision puts “rest and movement” in alignment. And from the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for your support over the years. With love and gratitude, Khe P.S. I will continue to write the Weekly RadReads newsletter ## Are you a high-earner going through a career transition? Find purpose, navigate money scarcity and reimagine ambition with our Group Coaching program. [Apply today]()