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Ep. 249: The Good Enough Job (w/ Simone Stolzoff)

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Finding Meaning in Work

This chapter explores a study on job crafting among custodial workers, contrasting those who find minimal meaning in their jobs with those who connect their roles to a mission of healing. It emphasizes the importance of diversifying one's identity beyond work, fostering personal interests, and maintaining boundaries to encourage fulfillment and resilience. Additionally, the discussion critiques modern work practices, examining how better productivity arises from intentional work-life balance and questioning the sustainability of traditional work structures.

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