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#118 - Derek Sivers: Useful, Not True: Challenging Your Beliefs About Money, Work, Creativity, and Life

Mike‘s Search For Meaning

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Balancing Work and Parenthood

The chapter explores the challenges and joys of transitioning into parenthood as the speaker reflects on their experiences of being a new father to a nine-month-old child. They discuss the importance of being fully present with their child and finding a balance between work and childcare, highlighting strategies such as short sprints of focused time with the child and seeking help from others for healthy development. The speaker shares insights on making significant life choices based on creating a fulfilling and varied life experience, emphasizing the value of being flexible and adapting to new roles and responsibilities.

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