The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership
119: How to Succeed without Compromising Family Values with Aaron Hensler | Director of Technical Integration at Rivian | Husband & Father
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Quick takeaways
- Success in one's career can be achieved without solely relying on working harder.
- Happiness should be cultivated in the present moment, not solely dependent on future achievements.
Deep dives
Questioning Untruths and Finding Career Success
The podcast episode explores the untruths that hold people back from career and personal growth. It begins by discussing the belief that the only way to advance in one's career is to work harder, debunking this idea by highlighting that the hardest working individuals are not always the most successful. The second untruth discussed is the idea that happiness is only attainable after reaching a specific goal or milestone, emphasizing the importance of finding happiness in the present moment. The third untruth is the belief that one can achieve success without the support of others, arguing that collaboration and connection are crucial to personal and professional growth. The podcast episode concludes by urging listeners to question and challenge the untruths that may be limiting their own potential and happiness in their careers and personal lives.
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