Yellowstone & How To Evolve What You Do To Put Food On The Table

Aug 21, 2024

Dr. Tessa West, a Professor of Psychology at New York University and author of "Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works For You," delves into the emotional ties we have with our jobs, likening it to a committed relationship. She critiques our outdated work mentality, reminiscent of the hunting and gathering lifestyle, and encourages a shift to view work as a fulfilling contribution to the world. Dr. West shares insights on aligning passions with profession, presenting anecdotes that illuminate how pursuing what lights us up can transform our work experience.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

From Rural Living to Urban Convenience: The Impact of the Industrial Revolution

03:59 • 2min

Finding Purpose Through Passion and Personal Interests

06:04 • 4min

Exploring Purpose and Fulfillment in Work

10:05 • 4min

Harnessing E-Commerce Success with Shopify

14:33 • 4min

Yes, I’m talking about the TV series. With my family life I don’t get to see a lot of TV, but I really like a good story that moves me. And I like Kevin Costner as an actor. So I watched the original Yellowstone series. It was hard at first, I didn’t like any characters. But then it drew me in. So now I’ve watched the prequels, 1883 and 1923, and really appreciate them. 1883 has some beautiful character stories in my opinion. The last episode of this podcast was with Dr. Tessa West, who is a Professor of Psychology at New York University and her new book is, Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works For You. We talked about the feelings around work and how it’s in many ways a more devoted marriage than with our spouse. Looking at work, I’m concerned that in the tech and AI age of 2024, we are still stuck in a work mentality from 1883 where we just go slog it out to hunt and gather and look at work and our life as a chore. And it deprives us of the spark in our life that can light us up. If we look at work as a necessary evil, we’ll make decisions to create that reality. If we look at work as having evolved from mere hunting and gathering to also what we get to contribute to the world, we create that reality. Drive with me a moment to look at reframing what you expect from your work.

Got a comment or question about an episode? Want to ask a question about your drive? Email me. I don’t want to just talk to you here, I want to talk with you. kmiller@kevinmiller.co.

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