Happiness and achievement are independent variables. You can achieve a lot and be happy, you can achieve nothing and be miserable. Half the people i coach are millionaires. There's no amount of money you're going to make that's going to make you find peace and life or happiness. The most popular western art form sounds like this, there is a person, person is sad. But that message has been hammered into our brains over and over and over again. And by the way, this is hard because it's been hammered intoOur brains constantly.
Linking achievement to happiness or contentment is a common theme in today’s society, especially when it comes to evaluating a career. However, to live a fulfilling life and do meaningful work you must learn how to love the life you have, and live without regret. Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, author of “The Earned Life,” discusses earning your path to fulfillment & continually reinventing yourself so you are never truly stuck.
What you'll learn
- How to have confidence in starting over in your career or switching industries
- The problem with our society's overfocus on achievement
- The importance of being open minded specifically when it comes to your career
Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com
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Related Episodes
- Should I Quit My Job? How to Know It’s Time (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
- How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)