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The First 2 Hours: 4 Tips to Be Productive, Not Busy

Career Contessa

CHAPTER

Finding Satisfaction in 'Good Enough' Jobs and Preventing Burnout

The speakers discuss the concept of the 'dream job' and the dangers of pursuing unrealistic expectations, emphasizing the importance of settling for a 'good enough' job and giving 85 percent effort. They reference Oliver Berkman's book '4,000 Weeks' and the phrase 'the grass is greener where you water it' to highlight the benefits of committing to something and focusing on its growth.

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