#418
Mentioned in 27 episodes
Working
people talk about what they do all day and how they feel about what they do
Book • 1972
In 'Working,' Studs Terkel conducts in-depth interviews with people from diverse occupations, ranging from gravediggers to studio heads.
The book provides a snapshot of American working life in the early 1970s, highlighting the emotional and physical aspects of work.
It explores themes of job satisfaction, the search for meaning, and the impact of work on individuals' lives.
The interviews are edited to preserve the voices and stories of the subjects, offering a powerful and original perspective on work and its significance in human experience.
The book provides a snapshot of American working life in the early 1970s, highlighting the emotional and physical aspects of work.
It explores themes of job satisfaction, the search for meaning, and the impact of work on individuals' lives.
The interviews are edited to preserve the voices and stories of the subjects, offering a powerful and original perspective on work and its significance in human experience.
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Mentioned in 27 episodes
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David Perell as an example of an interviewer who always asks, "What would I see if I was there?"
David Perell as an example of an interviewer who always asks, "What would I see if I was there?"
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Johann Hari: The Obsessive Research Method | How I Write
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David Senra as a writer who produces world-class work without the internet and whose work inspired the podcast.
David Senra as a writer who produces world-class work without the internet and whose work inspired the podcast.
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#305 Robert Caro on power, poverty, ruthlessness, & obsession
Mentioned as a survey of work in America that highlights the violence to the spirit and body often associated with work.
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Our Work and Our Character
Recommended by Jamie Hodari as a fascinating read in light of what people are going through right now.
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Tech Monarchists, Elon's Drugs, Past and Future of Work
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Ryan Holiday while discussing audiobooks, highlighting the author's narration of his book "Working."
Ryan Holiday while discussing audiobooks, highlighting the author's narration of his book "Working."
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Renée Mauborgne On Blue Oceans, Disruption, And Succeeding By Being Yourself
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Bryan Caplan as a book about the experiences of workers, which he read in graphic novel format.
Bryan Caplan as a book about the experiences of workers, which he read in graphic novel format.
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#126 – Bryan Caplan on whether lazy parenting is OK, what really helps workers, and betting on beliefs
