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152: Biggest Lie Blocking Happiness is Everywhere with Eric Nehrlich | Chief of Staff @ Google | Executive Coach

Jan 22, 2024
Eric Nehrlich, Chief of Staff @ Google, shares his journey from a miserable job to career fulfillment. Topics covered include nerds' attraction to sports at MIT, the importance of business understanding, determining priorities, breaking free from feeling stuck, and promoting coaching services.
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  • Prioritization and making choices in work are crucial for maintaining work-life balance.
  • Having a supportive manager who understands the importance of focus and work-life balance greatly improves job satisfaction.

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The Importance of Prioritization and Choice in Work

The podcast episode highlights the significance of prioritization and making choices in one's work. It emphasizes the need to focus on the most important task and to be okay with not getting to less crucial tasks. The speaker shares personal experiences of working long hours and feeling overwhelmed, but realizing the importance of prioritizing tasks and making choices to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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