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HBR IdeaCast

Stop Looking for the Perfect Job

May 23, 2023
30:30

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  • Finding a 'good enough job' can help individuals maintain their sense of identity and meaning outside of work, breaking free from the pressure of achievement culture.
  • Establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life is crucial in developing a 'good enough job' mindset, and leaders play a vital role in modeling work-life balance and setting expectations for employees.

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The concept of a 'good enough job'

Simone Stolesoff, author of 'The Good Enough Job', discusses the concept of a 'good enough job' as a way to break free from achievement culture and separate ourselves from our professions. He argues that work should not be the sole source of identity and meaning in our lives. By taking a good enough approach to work, we can prevent ourselves from losing our sense of self when faced with professional successes and failures.

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