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EP 440: Adopting the Perennial Mindset for Work & Beyond with Mauro Guillén
Aug 17, 2023
Mauro Guillén, the author of "The Perennials: The Megatrends Creating a Postgenerational Society," discusses the sequential mode of life and proposes a new story for navigating through life. He challenges traditional milestones and expectations, encouraging flexibility in work and learning. Guillén suggests adopting a long-term mindset, making career switches, and supporting older workers. He also explores the concept of creating a post-generational society through quality of life guarantees.
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- The traditional sequential mode of life, with predefined milestones, no longer aligns with the changing realities of the 21st-century economy.
- Being a perennial, someone who doesn't think and act solely based on age, offers relief from the pressure of making lifelong decisions early on and emphasizes the importance of adaptability and a learning mindset for success in a post-generational society.
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Reevaluating Traditional Life Milestones
In the past century, society has imposed a set of predefined milestones, such as graduating, getting a job, marrying, buying a house, having kids, and retiring at a specific age. These milestones were shaped by the introduction of universal schooling and pensions. However, these milestones do not align with the changing realities of the 21st-century economy. We are living longer, staying healthier, and experiencing technological change. This calls for a shift in the way we think about life stages and transitions.
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