S32 E5: "No Ordinary Assignment: A Memoir" by Jane Ferguson
Sep 15, 2023
10:10
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Journalist and author Jane Ferguson shares career advice from her bestselling memoir 'No Ordinary Assignment.' Topics include finding fulfilling work, bouncing back from failures, and focusing on personal growth. They also discuss authenticity, being of service, and finding meaning in one's career.
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Reflect on childhood interests when setting goals, focus on personal growth instead of competition.
Remember the privilege of work, be of service and contribute meaningfully to build a fulfilling career.
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Discovering Your Passion and Goal
Jane Ferguson advises listeners to reflect on what they loved as a child and connect those interests to their current goals. Instead of focusing on a master plan, she suggests having a clear goal and taking the next step forward. Ferguson shares her experience of bouncing back from rejection by finding the next opportunity. She emphasizes the importance of seeking excellence, studying and improving one's craft. Rather than competing with others, she encourages competing with oneself to continuously grow and improve. By focusing on her own path and the stories that mattered to her, Ferguson became a better storyteller and more authentic.
Remembering the Bigger Dimension and Being of Service
Ferguson reminds listeners that their work should have a bigger dimension and be of service to the world. She highlights the privilege of having a career and emphasizes the need to be humble and additive in one's contributions. Ferguson acknowledges that there are many talented individuals eager for opportunities, but she recommends always remembering the privilege of one's work. By being of service and remembering the purpose behind their work, individuals can build a meaningful career and find fulfillment.
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Finding Fulfilling Work and Building a Meaningful Career
Jane Ferguson has covered nearly every war front and humanitarian crisis of our time. Today, she shares career advice inspired by her bestselling memoir, "No Ordinary Assignment."
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