From Paycheck to Purpose: Why I Stopped Growing My Business
Dec 27, 2023
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Mark Schaefer discusses his transition from money-driven decisions to those that bring joy, along with the five-stage career journey. The podcast covers the influence of Kevin Kelly and Sasha Dictor in global impact work, the difference between Kronos and Chiro's time, and finding contentment and stillness in life. Choosing joy and prioritizing values are also highlighted, along with demographic changes and moving from a self-centric to contribution-focused mindset.
Prioritizing joy in one's career leads to a fulfilling and meaningful work life.
Generosity and acts of kindness create moments of impact and contribute to long-term joy and fulfillment.
Deep dives
Career evolution and the stages of a career
The podcast discusses the concept of career evolution and the five stages of a career. The first stage is focused on avoiding mistakes, while the second stage involves going beyond the required tasks and learning new things. The third stage is exploration, where individuals try different roles to find their strengths. The fourth stage is about doing impactful work based on experience, and the fifth stage is where individuals focus on doing only what they excel at and find joy in their work.
Choosing joy over anxiety
The podcast touches on the importance of prioritizing joy in one's career. The host shares personal experiences of feeling anxiety and how they made a conscious decision to prioritize joy. They emphasize the idea of injecting joy into everyday tasks and making decisions that enhance their life and well-being. The host also discusses the distinction between happiness and joy, emphasizing that joy is a permanent state that can be cultivated.
The power of giving and creating opportunities
The podcast explores the concept of sparking opportunities and creating moments of impact. The host emphasizes the importance of being generous, helping others, and creating ripples of positive change. They encourage listeners to think about the legacy they want to leave and the contributions they can make to the greater good. The host highlights the value of acts of kindness and generosity in bringing joy and fulfillment.
Reflecting on priorities and values
The podcast encourages listeners to reflect on their priorities and values, particularly as they approach a new year. The host suggests asking the 'wisdom question': 'What will you be most glad you did and didn't do when looking back on this time in your life?' This question serves as a guide for setting intentional priorities and making choices aligned with long-term fulfillment and joy.
Mark Schaefer explains a process that started 25 years ago to begin moving his business decisions from money to activities that brought joy. Keith Jennings compares this to a five-step career journey that starts with "don't mess up" to "meaningful work that brings joy." Where are you in the process?
Mark Schaefer is a strategy consultant, college educator, keynote speaker, and the author of 10 books including "KNOWN," “Belonging to the Brand,” and "Marketing Rebellion." His annual marketing retreat is The Uprising.
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Keith Jennings is an executive and writer who equips professionals to serve with values, generosity, and social impact.He serves as vice president of community impact with Jackson Healthcare. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithjennings/.
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