The Modern Ideology of Workism

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The author says the modern ideology of workism asks two distinct pursuits of money and inner fulfillment to coalesce. "There's a social reason, kind of a cultural understanding that work is the center of life," he says. The need for belonging and purpose and community and identity remain in many American lives but they're not being fulfilled by jobs or other institutions like organized religion.

Simone Stolzoff challenges the societal obsession with work and its detrimental impact on our well-being. Drawing from his book, 'The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work,' Stolzoff explores how our identities have become entangled with our jobs, resulting in diminished happiness and overall fulfillment. Join the conversation as he uncovers the myths surrounding work and advocates for reframing our perspective to prioritize a balanced and meaningful life beyond the confines of our careers.

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