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How I Work

Ex-CEO Tim Duggan works 3 days a week and lives on a beach. This is how he got there.

Sep 18, 2024
Tim Duggan, former CEO of Junkee Media and bestselling author, shares his transformative journey from burnout to a fulfilling, three-day workweek while living on a beach. He discusses the concept of job crafting to enhance job satisfaction and challenges the myth of work-life balance, advocating for focusing on personal values instead. Listeners learn about the benefits of career breaks, innovative work structures, and the importance of aligning work with life priorities to achieve true meaning.
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  • Tim Duggan emphasizes the importance of job crafting, allowing individuals to reshape their roles for enhanced satisfaction and fulfillment.
  • He argues that work-life balance is a myth, advocating instead for a focus on finding personal meaning and core values in both work and life.

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Reimagining Work-Life Balance

Tim Duggan, a former CEO, transformed his work-life balance by adopting a new perspective that prioritizes life over work. After selling his media company and navigating the challenges of identity during the pandemic, he found that conventional week structures didn’t suit his life goals. Now residing on an island in Spain, Duggan has managed to work only three days a week while successfully achieving his professional objectives. This shift not only enhances his personal satisfaction but also offers a framework for others to rethink their own relationship with work.

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