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After Hours

The Portfolio Life: Being Productive and Happy

Jun 14, 2023
44:56

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  • The portfolio life emphasizes personal growth, diversification, and balance in work and life, leading to greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
  • The decline in productivity despite worker satisfaction may be attributed to a long-standing gap between productivity growth and wage increases, suggesting the need to share the benefits of increased productivity with employees.

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The Portfolio Life: Diversification and Work-Life Balance

Christina shares insights from her book 'The Portfolio Life' that challenges the traditional linear career path. She advocates for a new framework that emphasizes personal growth, diversification, and balance in work and life. She discusses the importance of viewing oneself beyond any one job or opportunity, promoting diversification in income streams and network connections, and the ability to adapt and rebalance one's career portfolio as life changes. She suggests that this shift in perspective can lead to greater satisfaction and fulfillment in both personal and professional realms.

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