Have you ever gotten an email that seemed too good to be true — and almost deleted it? That's exactly what happened to me a few years back, and following that hunch instead of hitting delete turned into one of the most unexpected side quests of my career. Welcome back — hope you had a great 4th of July with the family (and kept all your fingers intact). Today I'm telling you the story of the time a random email led to recording an entire audiobook, and I'm breaking down the five filters I use to decide whether an unexpected opportunity is worth chasing or worth letting go.
Highlights
The suspicious email that turned out to be a legitimate audiobook recording opportunity from a major New York publisher
How I verified the opportunity was real using LinkedIn before committing to anything
What the actual recording workflow looked like — including a director joining remotely via Zoom
The five filters for evaluating any side quest: legitimacy, honesty, long-term potential, asset leverage, and family margin
Why being upfront about your limited experience actually builds more trust with a client
How to tell the difference between a side quest worth pursuing and one that's a distraction
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