How to Money The Good Enough Job w/ Simone Stolzoff (Bestie Ep) #1007
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Jul 9, 2025 
Simone Stolzoff, author of 'The Good Enough Job', shares insights on achieving a healthier work-life balance. She discusses how our jobs often replace deeper connections and personal fulfillment, advocating for diversified identities beyond work. Stolzoff emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and reevaluating traditional notions of success and productivity, urging listeners to prioritize well-being over societal expectations. Her engaging anecdotes and reflections highlight the need for introspection in navigating career fulfillment and mental wellness.
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Work Wears Too Many Hats
- Work fills multiple roles in our lives, including identity, purpose, and community.
- Many people expect work to provide fulfillment in ways it is not designed for.
Career Choice Crisis
- Simone experienced an existential crisis when choosing between two appealing jobs.
- He realized his identity had become overly tied to his career choices.
Work Central to American Identity
- The Protestant work ethic and capitalism embedded work as central to American identity.
- Today, American culture heavily values job titles, status, and CEOs like celebrities.
