Motley Fool Money Designing A More Engaged Work Life
Feb 13, 2022
Dave Evans, a Stanford lecturer and co-author of "Designing Your New Work Life," shares insights from his journey as an early Apple employee and co-founder of Electronic Arts. He discusses the power of a "good enough for now" mindset to boost work satisfaction. Listeners will learn about the importance of job redesign before quitting, how to navigate isolation while fostering collaboration, and the role of engagement in hybrid work settings. Evans emphasizes reframing challenges and finding joy in the moment to enhance your work life.
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Identify Dysfunctional Beliefs
- Pay attention to when you're feeling stuck or constrained in your work or life.
- Identify the beliefs or questions that are holding you back, and assess if they are dysfunctional.
The Passion Question
- The question "What's your passion?" implies several potentially false assumptions about passions.
- These assumptions include having a singular passion, discovering it early, and making a living from it.
Avoid Brooding
- Avoid excessive brooding and self-criticism, especially when working in isolation.
- Share your thoughts and feelings with others to gain perspective and break free from negative thought patterns.
