The Examined Life

Why Does Work Dominate Our Lives? [Paul Millerd]

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Jun 15, 2023
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INSIGHT

Desire is Often Illusory

  • Desire often masks itself as the idea of wanting something, not the thing itself.
  • Many chase fantasies without realizing ownership or experiencing it might not bring fulfillment.
INSIGHT

Work Shapes Identity Deeply

  • Society's identity fixation ties self-worth to job roles, causing an identity vacuum when roles disappear.
  • Work offers an easy societal role, making people feel useful and legible to others.
ANECDOTE

Curiosity Calls Spark Insight

  • Paul Millerd opened his calendar one day a week for free curiosity calls in 2020, talking to 8-10 people weekly.
  • This virtuous cycle deepened his exploration of work and life outside traditional systems.
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