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Curious Minds at Work

CM 246: Simone Stolzoff On Our Relationship With Work

Aug 14, 2023
44:46
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Simone Stolzoff, author of "The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work," challenges our expectations of work and its role in our lives. He explores the rise of work as our primary identity and its impact on our well-being. Stolzoff discusses the challenges faced by professionals, vocational awe, and the transformation of workplaces. He also redefines the relationship between work and identity, emphasizing the importance of rest, relationships, and diversifying our sources of meaning. Finally, he offers strategies for improving our relationship with work.
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Quick takeaways

  • Diversifying our sources of identity and meaning can protect us from the negative consequences of work-centric lives.
  • Cultivating different facets of ourselves enhances resilience and creativity, balancing the risks of workism.

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The dangers of work becoming our sole source of identity

The podcast episode emphasizes the risks of solely relying on work for identity, purpose, and meaning. The speaker argues that work should be a part of our identity, but not the only source. By diversifying our sources of identity and meaning, we can protect ourselves from the negative consequences of work-centric lives.

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