10% Happier with Dan Harris Are You Spending Your Life on Things You Actually Enjoy and Care About? | Jonathan Fields
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Mar 21, 2025 
Jonathan Fields, author of "SPARKED" and host of the "Good Life Project®," shares insights on living a purpose-driven life. He introduces the concept of 'sparkotypes,' guiding listeners to discover their intrinsic motivations for more fulfilling work. Fields discusses embracing uncertainty and how mindfulness practices like meditation can enhance resilience. He emphasizes building community support and finding meaningful exercise to navigate life’s challenges, ultimately encouraging reflection on what truly matters to us.
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From Wall Street to Wellness
- Jonathan Fields, a former corporate lawyer, faced a health crisis due to overwork.
- This experience prompted him to leave law and pursue a more fulfilling path.
9/11's Impact on Work Fulfillment
- Witnessing the 9/11 tragedy profoundly impacted Jonathan Fields' perspective on life and work.
- It spurred his quest to help people find work that aligns with their deepest values.
Sparketypes: Imprints of Fulfillment
- Jonathan Fields' research identified 10 "sparketypes," which are innate impulses driving work fulfillment.
- These sparketypes correlate strongly with feelings of meaning, energy, flow, potential, and purpose.
