1175: How to Get a Life (No, Really, How?) by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important on Work-Life Balance
Dec 19, 2023
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Margo Aaron challenges the notion that work and life are separate entities. She argues that everything we do contributes to who we are. Exploring the confusion around work-life balance and the importance of valuing all aspects of life. The significance of all aspects of life in shaping our overall experience.
Work and life are not separate entities; everything we do, including work, hobbies, and social interactions, collectively defines our lives.
Acknowledging and valuing all aspects of our life, including work-related activities, is crucial for a holistic understanding of our overall life experience.
Deep dives
The Blurry Line Between Work and Life
The podcast discusses the blurred boundaries between work and life, questioning the conventional notion that work is separate from our personal lives. The host challenges the idea that work should not be considered as part of our lives, and argues that the majority of our time is spent on work-related activities, which should be acknowledged and valued. The host rejects the notion that having a life means distancing ourselves from work, and instead embraces the idea that work is an integral part of our overall life experience.
The Importance of Acknowledging All Aspects of Life
The episode emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and valuing all aspects of our life, including both the enjoyable and challenging parts. It argues that our life encompasses the full range of experiences, from mundane tasks to celebrations and personal growth. The host challenges the belief that only certain activities, such as socializing or going on vacations, qualify as having a life. Instead, the host asserts that all of our actions, whether work-related or personal, contribute to our life and should be recognized and appreciated.
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Episode 1175:
Margo Aaron challenges the conventional notion that work and life are separate entities in "How to Get a Life (No, Really, How?)." She argues that the activities we engage in, including work, hobbies, and social interactions, collectively define our lives. Aaron's perspective invites listeners to reconsider the traditional boundaries between personal and professional life, emphasizing that everything we do contributes to who we are.
The best manager I ever worked for told me to work less. [...] 'I need you to have a life. It’s part of your job as a marketer. We need to be in the zeitgeist.'"
"Pretending our work is not our life is like pretending we don’t eat food. It’s a lie. [...] What we do with our time is our life."