The Boomer’s Chair
A Gen Z Guide to Becoming the Obvious Successor
Study the incumbent. Solve the problem. Inherit the chair.
Somebody at your company is going to take over that chair. This is the field manual for making sure it’s you — written by a Boomer who knows exactly what the people in those chairs are thinking.
Audiobook + Workbook $24What’s Inside.
- The Chair You Want—Pick your target before you pick your battle.
- Study the Boomer—Know your target before you make your move.
- Find the Succession Gap—Don’t wait for the chair to become empty.
- Become the Person Who Solves Problems—Make yourself annoyingly useful.
- Learn the Skills They Don’t Have—Don’t compete with the past. Become better equipped for the future.
- Steal Their Knowledge, Not Their Job—Turn your target into your teacher.
- Build Your Internal Brand—If nobody knows what you do, congratulations — you’re invisible.
- Start Doing Pieces of the Job Before You Have It—Make the promotion feel like paperwork.
- Position Yourself for the Transition—The chair is moving. Do not act weird.
- When the Chair Finally Opens—Close the deal without acting like you won the Hunger Games.
- Decoding Bob’s Language—42 things Boomers say, and what they actually mean.
Every chapter ends with a mission.
Each chapter closes with a Corporate Espionage File, a pen-and-paper worksheet that turns what you just read into something you do at work that week.
Know Your Target. The 72-Hour Disappearance. Problem Hunter. Eleven in all.
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Pick your edition.
The Book
$14
- 71-page PDF
- All 11 chapters ·
- All 11 worksheets ·
- All 42 phrases ·
- Instant download
Audiobook + Workbook
$24
- The full book, narrated by me
- Chapter-by-chapter tracks
- 71-page PDF
- All 11 chapters ·
- All 11 worksheets ·
- All 42 phrases ·
- Instant download
Boomer Decoder
$10
- 42 Phrases Decoded on a single chart
- Laminate it, put it by your monitor
- Be ready for the next Boomer Missive
Already own the book? Email hello@pullupthechair.com with the word AUDIO and I’ll send you the audiobook for $10.
What it’s for/not for…
This is for you if…
- You’re in your first few years of a real job
- You work alongside people 20–30 years older than you
- You’ve walked out of a meeting unsure what just happened
- You want the job above yours someday, and you’d rather earn it than wait for it
This isn’t for you if…
- You want LinkedIn hacks or hustle-culture motivation
- You’re looking for a way to push the older people out
- You want someone to tell you your manager is the problem
Frequently asked questions
What format is it?
A PDF you can read on your phone, tablet, or computer, or print. The audiobook is MP3.
How do I get it after buying?
I email you the download link right away.
Is there a paperback or Kindle version?
Yes, You can find a Kindle version here: https://www.amazon.com/Boomers-Chair-Becoming-Obvious-Successor-ebook/dp/B0HMSD42VS
Can I buy it for my team?
Yes. Email hello@pullupthechair.com for team pricing.
What if it’s not for me?
Email hello@pullupthechair.com and I’ll send you a refund.