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Why Does Work Dominate Our Lives? [Paul Millerd]

The Examined Life

CHAPTER

How to Design a Life Not Centered on Work

I spent 10 15 years working internships and jobs in grad school. The most important thing to do with my time was to actually figure out what I wanted out of my life. It's like a strange mix of life coaching spirituality training and practical philosopher advice. So you're four things you're drawn toward writing, helping peopleyou're drawn toward doing all these things. You know the question that Andrew posed is "What if I designed a life not centered around work?"

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