A ridiculously in-depth guide to finding a fulfilling career that does good.
Based on 15+ years of research and what we’ve learned advising thousands of people.
Released May 2026 worldwide.
Preorder now
A ridiculously in-depth guide to finding a fulfilling career that does good.
Based on 15+ years of research and what we’ve learned advising thousands of people.
Released May 2026 worldwide.
A ridiculously in-depth guide to finding a fulfilling career that does good.
Based on 15+ years of research and what we’ve learned advising thousands of people.
Released May 2026 worldwide.
Preorder now
If you're worried about wasting your life, read this book.
Rutger Bregmanauthor of Humankind
If this had been published a decade earlier, it'd have saved me many restless nights.
Hannah Ritchieauthor of Not the End of the World
Every college grad should read this.
Tim Urbancreator of Wait But Why
Preorder bonuses
Preorder a physical copy and you’ll get access to a live Q&A where Ben answers any question about your career.
Order 5+ physical copies by May 30 and we’ll list your name in the next edition of the book. Preordering also helps us reach more people — it increases our chances of hitting the bestseller lists and getting more coverage.
If you’d like to help promote the book or get lots of copies at a discount, we can (probably) help! Fill out this form and we’ll get in touch.
Your career is the most important decision you’ll ever make
A typical career lasts 80,000 hours: 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year, for 40 years. Choose well, and you can have a more rewarding, interesting life, and also help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. Choose poorly, and you could waste decades. So what should you do?
Most advice is based on no research, instead offering (misleading) platitudes like ‘follow your passion.’ It’s surprisingly out of date, focusing on traditional paths rather than those most likely to thrive in an age of AI. And if you want to help others, the advice is even more simplistic: telling you to choose careers like nurse or doctor, when there are paths in which almost anyone can save more lives.
Drawing on 15 years of research, our book introduces a tried-and-tested toolkit that has already led thousands of people to change their path. It covers:
What makes for a dream job?
And why it probably doesn’t involve “following your passion.”
What are the world’s most pressing problems?
And why they might involve AI as much as climate change.
Which jobs will be automated?
And how you can take steps to ensure yours isn’t among them.
Which jobs are highest-impact?
And how you can save more lives than a doctor.
What’s new?
Originally written ten years ago, our book has been fully revised and updated, including:
- Updates for the age of AI, with new chapters on the most valuable skills for an AI future and the most pressing AI risks
- Expanded practical advice on career planning, guidance on career decisions, and more useful material for people further into their careers
- All new design and layout, with fresh data visualisations and cartoons
How you can help
We want everyone to be able to access our advice, so you can view the guide online. We also plan to give out free copies later too.
But if you’re excited to support us in helping more people find impactful careers, preordering (especially from a physical retailer!) is a great way to support us. If you’d like to help even more, fill out this form and we’ll get in touch!
