Jonathan Fields On Finding Meaningful Work

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Sep 20, 2021

Jonathan Fields, bestselling author and creator of the Good Life Project, shares profound insights on finding meaningful work. He discusses his innovative Sparktypes system, revealing how understanding individual motivations can lead to a fulfilling career. The conversation dives into the distinction between happiness and meaning, emphasizing self-awareness and personal alignment. Fields also reflects on the impact of recent global crises on our fulfillment and the importance of authenticity in professional life. This engaging dialogue is not just about jobs; it's about understanding what truly makes us come alive.

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ANECDOTE

9/11 Impact

Jonathan Fields signed a lease for a yoga studio the day before 9/11.
This event drastically shifted his perspective and career trajectory.

INSIGHT

Intimacy of Audio

Jonathan Fields transitioned from video to audio because of radio's intimacy.
He realized audio's power to connect deeply with listeners.

ANECDOTE

The Central Question

Jonathan Fields' work centers around the question, "What should I do with my life?".
People consistently ask him how to find work that makes them feel alive.

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What am I here to do? What should I do with my life? What is my purpose?

Today’s guest has devoted his life to helping people answer these important questions.

Meet Jonathan Fields.

Author of many a bestselling book, including How to Live a Good Life, Uncertainty, and Career Renegade, he’s the man behind the wonderful Good Life Project podcast and community, a sought after public speaker, father, and a dear friend and personal mentor of mine. He’s been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, FastCompany, Inc., Entrepreneur, Forbes, and USA Today, just to name a few.

Making his third appearance on the show, today Jonathan joins me in the studio to share his unique core belief and perspective, which is that everyone has an innate imprint for a certain type of work—work that makes you come alive. After many years of deep thought and research, he’s divined an evidence-based method for helping others discover meaningful careers, which is explored more deeply in his fascinating new book Sparked.

This exchange is essentially an excavation of the self.

We grapple with big life questions, break down the components of meaningful work, and what it takes to not just find, but create a fulfilling career. We also dive deep into Sparktypes, which is essentially the social psychology version of Human Design or the Enneagram. After surveying over 500,000 people and accruing 2.5 million data points, Jonathan has created a system to help you better understand your needs when it comes to finding purpose in your professional life. You can take the free quiz at sparketype.com.

I love Jonathan’s focus on process over results. His emphasis on the journey over the destination. His deep understanding that authenticity is everything. My hope is that our conversation guides you towards work that suits you, fits your unique blueprint, motivates you, excites you, and fills you with purpose. Work that sparks you, and ultimately sets you on a trajectory to a life marked with more meaning, flow, and joy.

To read more click here. You can also watch listen to our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

I adore this beautiful man for reasons you will soon discover.

Enjoy!

Peace + Plants,

Rich