"I was brought up in a family that did not have a lot of money and so the drive to get money, especially from my single parent mother," he says. "It's very easy to import your past, even if you think that you're escaping it." For me, it's been this consistent practice of over and over and over again, going back to what is it about this that matters to me?" He adds: "We all have different metrics by which we're measuring our work".
John Kaag is a renowned philosopher and author who brings fresh insights into the timeless wisdom of Henry David Thoreau. With impressive academic achievements under his belt, including teaching writing at Harvard and serving as a professor at UMass Lowell, John possesses a unique perspective on Thoreau’s philosophy regarding work and intentional living. Drawing inspiration from his own life’s journey and the challenges of balancing personal fulfillment with professional obligations, John invites us to explore new ways of finding meaning and purpose in their work.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Explore how seeking purpose and meaning in your work enhances overall fulfillment
- Learn from Thoreau’s ideals on the balance between work, personal development, and conscious living
- Shift your relationship with work by placing emphasis on your core values and beliefs
- Embrace a simpler lifestyle that fosters a sense of satisfaction unencumbered by material expectations
- Engage in continuous self-discovery to refine your values and manifest a rich, authentic life.
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