What Nat Eliason thinks about ambition

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Writer and novelist. Publishes essays and book notes at nateliason.com; author of the novel Husk and of Crypto Confidential.

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2 dated positions, 2025, in their own words. Our reading of what Nat Eliason has said — not written or endorsed by them.

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1. 16 Oct 2025

   Our readingRisk-taking becomes exponentially harder as a person gets older.

   Their wordsYou don't fully grasp how constrained your time actually is or how exponentially harder risk-taking becomes later.

   ↗Don't Waste Your 20s Not Taking Big Risksnateliason.com 1st of 2 in this piece

3. 16 Oct 2025

   Our readingEach year of delay costs a person about ten percent of their prime risk-taking years.

   Their wordsEach delayed year costs approximately 10% of life's easiest risk-taking period.

   ↗Don't Waste Your 20s Not Taking Big Risksnateliason.com 2nd of 2 in this piece