The Myth of the Dream Job | Simone Stolzoff
10% Happier with Dan Harris
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The Importance of Motivation and Intrinsic Value
At 27, the author debated whether to pursue a graduate degree in journalism. A mentor asked if they would still do it anonymously. This question made them realize the importance of investing in their craft for the joy of it. The author chose not to go to school and discovered their own values and motivations. A thought-provoking question asks what people would do if all their needs were met and capitalism didn't exist. This echoes the question of who we are without our accomplishments.
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