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An ‘extended lunchbox note’: Jodi Kantor, CC ’96, on how her Commencement address inspired a new book

Kantor’s latest work, “How To Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work,” seeks to help young people navigate today’s job market and find their craft.

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“How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work” was released on April 21.
By Sonia Freedman • May 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM

































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