Many people over-identify with their work because they don't necessarily have other containers through which they can identify. If all you do is go to work and take care of your responsibilities and then turn off your brain and turn on the TV, you're not going to find a huge source of meaning in your life that way. I think for people that are strapped for time or that are busy, it can be through small actions for carving out little pockets in your days where you're intentionally not working. It's really about consistency and it's about attention. It's about squaring our hips towards our values.
#453: Today I chat with Simone Stolzoff, a consultant for organizations ranging from Google to the Surgeon General’s Office, and the author of "The Good Enough Job." He’s a graduate of Stanford and U. Penn.
Simone has spent a lot of time thinking about the role of work in our lives, and he's got some really interesting ideas about how we can see work as just one part of a happy and fulfilling life.
We'll be talking about what happens when work becomes more than just a job, how to challenge the idea that work has to be our calling or our dream, and how to build a more well-rounded life. If you’ve ever “over-identified” with your job, then you’ll find today’s conversation thought-provoking. Enjoy!
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