After Hours The Portfolio Life: Being Productive and Happy
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Jun 14, 2023 
Christina Wallace, author of "The Portfolio Life," shares her insights on balancing productivity and happiness in today’s work landscape. She humorously discusses the challenges of launching her book while embracing a portfolio career, emphasizing the importance of skill diversification. The conversation delves into the evolving identity and productivity during life transitions, and how flexibility in the workplace can enhance employee satisfaction. Christina also shares light-hearted recommendations for snacks and TV shows, blending professional and personal interests.
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Embrace a Portfolio Life
- Reject work-life balance; embrace a portfolio life.
- Allocate time across work, family, hobbies, and health like a financial portfolio.
Cult of Ambition
- The "cult of ambition" pushes constant professional progress.
- A portfolio life allows ambition to shift between career, family, or health.
Carla Stickler's Career Pivot
- Carla Stickler, a Broadway actress, diversified by learning pottery and coding.
- These skills helped her transition to a tech career during the pandemic and still return to Broadway occasionally.
