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What's your happiness score? | Dominic Price

Sep 9, 2022
Join work futurist Dominic Price, who captivated audiences at TEDxSydney with his insights on happiness and purpose. In a reflective discussion, he explores how to reclaim joy in our lives post-pandemic. Dominic introduces a four-part guide for self-assessment, urging listeners to evaluate productivity, relationships, planetary impact, and personal purpose. He stresses the need to redefine success beyond mere productivity, encouraging a holistic approach to true happiness—one that balances personal growth and the well-being of others.
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ANECDOTE

Trudy's Battle and Passing

  • Dominic Price shares a deeply personal story about his sister Trudy's battle with stage four breast cancer.
  • He recounts the emotional experience of being with her during her final moments and the subsequent period of quarantine.
INSIGHT

Clarity from Grief

  • Price questions the source of happiness, especially during challenging times.
  • He reflects on how confronting mortality can bring renewed clarity to life's priorities.
INSIGHT

Outdated Work Model

  • Current work practices, rooted in the Industrial Revolution, focus on presenteeism and productivity.
  • This system, designed to maximize output, is failing to produce happiness or even sustain productivity growth.
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