Choosing a Different Path

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The speaker decided to carve out their own path after witnessing the struggles of their colleagues in academia, where individuals often have to relocate for job opportunities. Despite the fear of disappointing their mentors, they chose not to follow the conventional route and prioritize their own preferences and values, ultimately leading to a decision aligned with their identity and lifestyle.

303. Laziness Does Not Exist with Devon Price

Why are we so scared of laziness? How have we been convinced to tie our worthiness to busy-ness and how do we STOP and create lives we are excited to live?

Social psychologist and author, Devon Price, teaches us how we got bamboozled and sets us free from the Laziness Lie.

Discover:

-How to rest, reorient priorities, and say “No” to reclaim our time and energy and avoid burnout.

-Glennon asks Devin her favorite question: “What the hell is gender?”

-The importance of listening to dread and recognizing when something doesn’t feel right.

-Why resenting others for not doing enough often indicates that you're doing too much.

Plus, Devon shares an exercise for reflecting on the moments when you felt most yourself and aligned with your values – in order to create more meaningful life experiences.

About Devon:

Devon Price, PhD, is a social psychologist, professor, author, and proud Autistic person. His books include Unmasking Autism and Laziness Does Not Exist. His forthcoming book, Unlearning Shame, will be released in February 2024.

Devon’s research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and the Journal of Positive Psychology. Devon’s writing has appeared in the Financial Times, HuffPost, The Los Angeles Times, Business Insider, and on PBS, NPR, MSNBC, and the BBC.

He lives in Chicago, where he serves as an assistant professor at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

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