The Greg McKeown Podcast

195. The Shape of Life with Bruce Feiler (Part 2)

May 11, 2023

Bruce Feiler, a bestselling author with a knack for exploring life's complexities, joins the discussion on navigating nonlinear careers. He reveals how family narratives shape children's emotional well-being and underscores the importance of embracing life's messiness. The conversation dives into 'lifequakes' that challenge traditional career paths and advocates for a 'meaning audit' to align personal fulfillment with aspirations. Feiler also illuminates how past struggles can transform into purpose, urging listeners to define their unique missions beyond societal success.

43:26

Episode guests

Bruce Feiler

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

The Power of Family Narratives in Shaping Children's Well-Being

4min

Navigating Nonlinear Career Paths

24min

From Pain to Purpose

7min

Finding Meaning Beyond the Ladder of Success

3min

Today is part two of my interview with Bruce Feiler. Bruce is the author of six consecutive New York Times bestselling books. He's a deep thinker and he's interviewed thousands of people to try to understand what really leads to a higher contribution. His research shows that thinking of work as a single linear career where your job is to go higher and higher is not the way to maximize contribution. By the end of this episode, among other things, you will have what Bruce feels is the single most powerful question he has ever discovered for helping people – to find what their real essential mission and calling in life is.

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

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