The Greg McKeown Podcast

193. The Shape of Life with Bruce Feiler (Part 1)

May 4, 2023

Bruce Feiler, a six-time New York Times bestselling author, dives into the transformative concepts of life beyond traditional career paths. He challenges the linear success ladder, advocating for a broader view of fulfillment. Discussing life's transitions, he highlights the significance of learning from personal stories and the power of family narratives. Through anecdotes and reflections, Feiler emphasizes embracing nonlinear life experiences and finding meaning amidst the peaks and valleys of our journeys.

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Episode guests

Bruce Feiler

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Life's Transitions in an Evolving Work Landscape

3min

From Georgia to Global Narratives

9min

Redefining Life Narratives

11min

Life's Shape: Peaks and Valleys

9min

The Power of Family Narratives and Work Stories

5min

Have you ever felt that your life could be more than a simple career? Today I've invited Bruce Feiler to be here. He's the author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers, and by the end of this episode, you'll be able to escape the suffocating idea that all there is to a career is to go higher and higher on a single linear ladder of success. This is not the way to your highest contribution and Feiler will explain how.

Learn more about Bruce here: https://www.brucefeiler.com/

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