Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship 1656: [Part 2] Zen and the Art of Investment Banking: When Working Right is More Important than Finding the Right Work
Apr 13, 2025
Explore a unique perspective on career fulfillment that focuses on the importance of how you work rather than where you work. Discover a transformative story of an investment banker who became a Zen monk, illustrating that satisfaction can stem from mastering your current job. Learn about the value of effective work habits and self-awareness over chasing an ideal role. This approach emphasizes prioritizing personal growth and creating resonance in your work, turning routine tasks into fulfilling experiences.
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Focus on the present
- Instead of finding faults, focus on improving your current position.
- Avoid creating unnecessary anxiety by constantly daydreaming about the next opportunity.
Elizabeth Saunders's Time Coaching
- Prioritize re-energizing activities.
- Manage expectations by understanding time requirements and establish routines, especially for planning.
Executive's Transformation
- An executive found happiness not by changing jobs, but by changing his mindset and habits.
- He gained control of his schedule and workload, leading to improved self-care and family time.