How to Be a Better Human How to stop devoting yourself to your job (w/ Sarah Jaffe)
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Jul 14, 2025 In this engaging discussion, journalist Sarah Jaffe, author of 'Work Won't Love You Back' and 'From the Ashes', opens up about the emotional challenges of modern work culture. She addresses the collective grief many experience due to pandemics, climate change, and economic disparity. Jaffe introduces the concept of "disenfranchised grief" and underscores the power of community in navigating loss. Her insights reveal how acknowledging our grief can foster meaningful social connections and inspire collective action.
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Sarah's Work Journey
- Sarah Jaffe's early jobs included picking up trash at concerts and waiting tables.
- These experiences shaped her understanding of work's realities and challenges.
Work Reality vs. Dream
- Work rarely changes your life as much as you expect, even when it's a dream job.
- The need to pay bills often defines why we work, not passion alone.
Work-Life Identity Balance
- Meaningful work provides personal validation but shouldn't consume your entire identity.
- Your life and worth extend beyond your workplace role and achievements.
