{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ready for Beyond","title":"Double Down on Craft. Choosing Depth in a Noisy World, with Tsering Namgyal","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1480,"description":"In this Double Down episode of Ready for Beyond, Gina Hudel explores what it means to recommit to your craft in a world that moves at blockchain speed.\nShe sits down with Tsering Namgyal, a finance journalist and author whose work bridges traditional finance, cryptocurrency innovation, and long-form storytelling. From writing letters home as a child in boarding school to covering global financial crises and the rise of Bitcoin, Tsering reflects on the power of staying curious and staying committed.\nTogether, Gina and Tsering discuss:\n00:00 Introduction: Why Doubling Down Matters in a Changing World\nGina introduces the Double Down theme and welcomes finance journalist and author Tsering Namgyal to explore commitment, craft, and navigating change with intention.\n\n02:07 Returning to Your Roots Instead of Reinventing Yourself\nTsering reflects on how a childhood love of writing became the foundation for a lifelong career in journalism and storytelling.\n\n06:30 AI, Blockchain & the Future of Journalism\nDiscover how AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies are transforming media while creating new opportunities for agile, independent publishers.\n\n10:18 Why Critical Thinking and Storytelling Still Win\nTsering explains why timeless skills like critical thinking, historical context, and compelling storytelling remain essential in rapidly evolving industries.\n\n13:05 Navigating Disillusionment Without Losing Your Calling\nAfter becoming disillusioned with traditional finance, Tsering shares why he returned to journalism with renewed purpose instead of walking away.\n\n15:51 The Stillness of Middle Age: Choosing Depth Over Noise\nA conversation about slowing down, reading deeply, prioritizing health, and finding greater meaning through intentional living.\n\n18:26 Finding Purpose Through Reflection and Impermanence\nTsering discusses how his Tibetan heritage, spirituality, and personal loss have shaped a more thoughtful approach to work and life.\n\n20:24 Appreciating Life's...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VJ4SuH4Nx0PoYBeRKc6GktpRwjjEhld_yQjv42YFUIg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYTky/Y2RmZDkyNzkwYzk1/MTY5N2E2ZDI0NmNm/MWNiNS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}