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How to Simplify Your Life and Find More Fulfillment in Your Work with John Kaag

The One You Feed

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Thoreau's Philosophy of Work and Meaning

This chapter explores Henry David Thoreau's philosophy regarding work, emphasizing his time at Walden as a period of labor and reflection rather than mere escapism. It challenges listeners to rethink the nature of meaningful work and the balance between financial security and personal fulfillment, while drawing on Thoreau's insights about the beauty of labor and the moral implications of one's career choices. The discussion highlights the importance of finding purpose in work and the potential for creative endeavors to provide deeper connections to both community and nature.

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