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In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job, to explore why modern work culture traps so many of us in cycles of burnout, identity crises, and unrealistic ambition. Drawing on research and personal experience, Simone challenges the “dream job” myth and offers a liberating framework: redefine success on your terms. We explore the dangers of workism, the importance of building an identity outside of your career, and the power of setting clear boundaries. For high-achievers who feel stuck on the hedonic treadmill, this episode offers a roadmap to a more balanced, meaningful life — without abandoning your ambition. [00:00:00] Introduction [00:02:26] The real meaning of a “good enough job” — and why it's not about slacking off [00:08:16] The rise of workism: why your job became your identity [00:13:33] The difference between boundaries and guardrails — and why we need both [00:21:14] The myth of the dream job (and why passion usually follows skill, not the other way around) [00:27:41] How to rebuild an identity outside of work and escape workaholism [00:39:28] The surprising reason people at both ends of the ambition spectrum struggle [00:50:00] Why defining your “enough” number is the antidote to endless striving [00:56:08] Simone's personal lesson: why time autonomy is his ultimate luxury Episode Takeaways: Your job should support your life, not become your life. Stop chasing perfection — a “good enough” job can free you to thrive in other areas that matter. Identity is like an investment portfolio: diversify it beyond just work. Intrinsic motivation (mastery, purpose, autonomy) beats external markers of success. Define your personal “enough” — financially, emotionally, and professionally — or risk falling into the endless “more” trap. Play, beginner's mindset, and non-work communities are secret weapons for resilience. Tired of awkward handshakes and collecting business cards without building real connections? Dive into our Free Social Capital Networking Masterclass. Learn practical strategies to make your interactions meaningful and boost your confidence in any social situation. Sign up for free at theartofcharm.com/sc and elevate your networking from awkward to awesome. Don't miss out on a network of opportunities! Unleash the power of covert networking to infiltrate high-value circles and build a 7-figure network in just 90 days. Ready to start? Check out our CIA-proven guide to networking like a spy! Indulge in affordable luxury with Quince—where high-end essentials meet unbeatable prices. Upgrade your wardrobe today at quince.com/charm for free shipping and hassle-free returns. Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Shopify makes it easy to start, scale, and succeed—whether you're launching a side hustle or building the next big brand. Sign up for your $1/month trial at shopify.com/charm. Need to hire top talent—fast? Skip the waiting game and get more qualified applicants with Indeed. Claim your $75 Sponsored Job Credit now at Indeed.com/charm. Curious about your influence level? Get your Influence Index Score today! Take this 60-second quiz to find out how your influence stacks up against top performers at theartofcharm.com/influence. Simone Stolzoff's website The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work AJ on LinkedIn Johnny on LinkedIn AJ on Instagram Johnny on Instagram The Art of Charm on Instagram The Art of Charm on YouTube The Art of Charm on TikTok What to Listen ForEpisode Takeaways:A Word From Our SponsorsResources from this EpisodeCheck in with AJ and Johnny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does it mean to lead with purpose, without quitting your job? In this episode, Jorge sits down with Luis Caballero, former Amazon leader and current VP of Marketing Strategy & Analytics at HelloFresh. Luis shares how launching an internal podcast helped him grow as a marketer, why he took on the role of President of “Latinos at Amazon,” and how Amazon's “single-threaded leadership” model shaped his career. From leading technical teams as a non-technical person to finding purpose through side initiatives, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on growth, ownership, and impact. Mentioned in the episode: Luis Caballero: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisalbertocaballero/ "The Good Enough Job” book https://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-Job-Reclaiming-Life/dp/059353896X
In this episode, we sit down with Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job, to explore how modern work culture has taken over our identities—and how we can break free. This Best of MKM episode revisits one of our most powerful conversations about redefining success, setting boundaries, and reclaiming our time. If you're looking to escape the hustle mentality and build a more balanced life, this one's a must-listen! RESOURCES: Sponsors + Partners + Deals CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction: More Than Your Job 01:10 – Meet Simone Stolzoff & The Premise of The Good Enough Job 02:20 – Workism and Our Cultural Identity 04:30 – The Historical Shift in Work's Role 06:00 – The Risks of Overidentifying with Work 08:20 – Story of Kay He: The Wall Street Banker Burnout 11:00 – Simone's Personal Journey with Career Identity 13:40 – What Makes a Job 'Good Enough'? 15:40 – Identity Diversification: The Key to Resilience 18:30 – Practical Advice to Reclaim Life from Work 20:45 – Where to Find Simone & The Good Enough Job 21:15 – Closing Thoughts & Dalai Lama Quote MKM RESOURCES: MKM Coaching: Want 1-on-1 support with your family finance journey? Book a time with me today. Make My Kid a Millionaire Course: Want to build generational wealth and happiness for your kid? Learn more about my course! Coast FIRE Calculator: A free calculator to help you find out when you can slow down or stop investing for retirement. Mortgage Payoff Calculator: A free calculator to help you see how fast you can become mortgage free. YouTube: Subscribe for free to watch videos of these episodes and interviews. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES (SPONSORS AND AFFILIATES): Monarch Money - Best Budget App for Families & Couples Empower - Free Portfolio Tracker Crew - HYSA Banking Built for Families - Get an Extra 0.5% APY with my partner link Ethos - Affordable Term Life Insurance Trust & Will - Convenient Estate Planning HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Liz Theresa Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Nev Maraj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If the questions ‘What do you do?' or ‘What's your dream job?' send you into an existential crisis, this episode is for you. As kids, society primes us to pick our dream job as if it's life's ultimate objective. But, what we as working professionals never consider is… Maybe it's okay to not have one. Join us as Simone Stolzoff, author of ‘The Good Enough Job,' challenges the conventional wisdom of entangling your career with your personal self-worth. In this episode, Ross, Natalie and Simone delve into the dangers of defining yourself solely by your profession and explore the consequences of neglecting other vital aspects of your life. Simone also shares his insights on navigating layoffs with resilience, overcoming different types of burnout, and cultivating fulfilling passions outside of work. Try Notion for free when you go to https://notion.com/demoted Go to https://Goodr.com/demoted and use promo code DEMOTED for Free Shipping! Join the Salesblazer Community at https://sforce.co/demoted
In today's episode, we're joined by Simone Stolzoff, author of “The Good Enough Job”. Simone brings incredible insight into redefining our relationship with work and finding balance in a culture obsessed with productivity. Workism: Where did America's obsession with work come from? Why it's crucial to rethink tying our purpose, identity, and worth to our work. The truth about “do what you love” – is it all it's cracked up to be? How diversifying our identity and sense of worth can transform our lives. Finding meaning and identity beyond “what you do.” Redefining success for true happiness. + SO MUCH MORE! About Simone: Simone Stolzoff is an author, journalist, and workplace expert from San Francisco. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, and various other publications. His debut book The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work was the #1 bestselling work-life balance book of 2023 and has been translated into over a dozen languages. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford. To connect with Simone: simonestolzoff.com articlebookclub.substack.com IG: thepizza_bagel
On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, host Christopher Carter welcomes Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko to preview an AFC North rematch between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns in Week 14 on Sunday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. The guys discuss whether Steelers OC Arthur Smith is doing a good enough job this season to get hired away ahead of 2025 and look at key factors Pittsburgh will need to beat Cleveland after dropping a 24-19 decision to Jameis Winston & company two weeks ago. They also break down their favorite picks for Sunday's football slate and give out their official predictions for Steelers vs. Browns. For more sports, visit post-gazette.com.
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What is work? And what is the role of work in our lives?For many Americans, work is a primary source of meaning and identity. But what if you embraced a more holistic identity?Today, I'm in conversation with Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job, about the roles of work in our modern lives. Simone invites us to embrace more sides of ourselves as we write our stories and, through a broader lens on identity, be more intentional about the role of our work and the ambitions we pursue.Learn more about Simone Stolzoff:WebsiteInstagram: @thepizza_bagelThanks for Listening!If you liked this episode, please rate, review, and share the episode. Thank you so much!Get show notes for this episode at https://sustainableambition.com/podcastSend me ideas for what you'd like to hear on the podcast, or a question that might be read and answered here on the show! Email me at podcast@SustainableAmbition.comSign up for my curated bi-weekly Sustainable Ambition Forum newsletter at: https://sustainableambition.com/subscribe
Go inside the development of a brand new TED Talk, as Jay offers notes to friend Simone Stolzoff on his v1 draft. Simone is the author of The Good Enough Job and a journalist whose writing has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and more. This is the first episode of a new bonus episode of How Stories Happen called "Is This Anything?" which we'll occasionally run in our off weeks. During this miniseries, you'll hear Jay and friends actively develop and work through new material for stories, speeches, and other projects. In this miniseries debut, Simone shares an 8-minute TED Talk draft as he prepares for the big day, and Jay offers some notes to strengthen the content, insert callbacks and other framing devices, and tighten the talk track. Simo responds in-kind with vulnerable sharing, piercing questions about what might make more sense, and brand new ideas brainstormed on the fly. It's all in the name of actively developing the speech from raw material into something special. Because that's how stories happen. (Whispers) hey that's the name of the show!RESOURCES:⚫ Learn more about Simone Stolzoff and join his newsletter at simonestolzoff.com⚫ Follow Simone on Instagram or LinkedIn⚫ Buy Simone's book, The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work
Treasurer Jim Chalmers recently said that 'high interest rates had smashed the economy'. And the Albanese Government has been set on driving through changes recommended in last year's independent review of the RBA - the biggest overhaul of the Reserve Bank in decades. But after the LNP withdrew its support for reform, Labour is now looking to the Greens. So how will we know whether the RBA is doing a good job or not? Guests:John Simon, former Head of Economic Research at the Reserve Bank, now Adjunct Professor at Macquarie UniversityJohn Quiggan, VC Senior Fellow in Economics at the University of QueenslandAnd how much pocket money are children getting these days? Guest: Matthew Bowen, Head of Consumer and Marketing Insights, ING Bank of Australia
Kicking off our new season of MondayMeeting with our July 1st episode, Jen Van Horn hosts an engaging conversation with Drysen Carsten about the challenges of the motion industry, the importance of community, and personal insights on work-life balance. They cover a range of topics, including: The birth of Frame One and its role as a research tool and relationship-building platform for Drysen. How networking at events like Camp Mograph led Drysen to start his own podcast and studio. The impact of personal life on professional decisions, including the importance of separating work from family time. The benefits of saying yes to new opportunities and the importance of in-person connections. Managing slow periods by leveraging personal networks and side projects. Hear firsthand how to turn challenging times into opportunities and find inspiration in the stories shared. For this episode and more, visit MondayMeeting.org! Next week we'll be talking with Jonathan Winbush about everything EXCEPT Unreal Engine, so please send us your questions! We're also still collecting your anonymous client stories for the week after that! Check the Show Notes below for those links! SHOW NOTES: Monday Meeting Patreon Monday Meeting Discord Monday Meeting LinkedIn Monday Meeting Instagram Anonymous Client Story Form Frame One Podcast Drysen's TikTok Drysen's Instagram "The Good Enough Job" book Bonjoro App Ben's Config Presentation
Megan Soun & Helen Garcia discuss the show 'Severance' and its relevance to mental health and work-life balance. She shares her personal journey with perfectionism and the impact of defining oneself by their job. Links Mentioned in Episode - Episode #36: Megan on Perfectionism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLY-NVsf75I&ab_channel=YellowChairCollective Episode #44: Megan on Body Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLY-NVsf75I&ab_channel=YellowChairCollective "Good Enough Job" Book - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-Job-Reclaiming-Life/dp/059353896X Takeaways The show 'Severance' provides an insightful commentary on work-life balance and the impact of work on mental health. Defining oneself by their job can lead to feelings of burnout, anxiety, and depression, highlighting the importance of a holistic view of self-worth. Healthy relationships can serve as a mirror for self-discovery and contribute to a more balanced perspective on personal identity and worth. The cultural emphasis on work and achievement influences individual perceptions of self-worth and the integration of work and personal life. Transitioning between work and personal life requires intentional practices and markers to create a healthy balance and separation. Diversifying one's identity and finding fulfillment outside of work is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Over-identifying with work can lead to a narrow sense of self and a skewed perception of personal worth. Skepticism of work as a new religion and the influence of community can shape one's perception of work and its role in life. Self-exploration and self-awareness are essential for understanding the impact of work on personal well-being and identity. Reflecting on self-worth and recognizing the goodness of oneself and others is a key aspect of personal growth and fulfillment. Chapters 00:00 Exploring 'Severance' and Work-Life Balance 08:01 Defining Self-Worth Beyond Work 13:42 The Role of Relationships in Shaping Identity 22:13 Transitioning and Integrating Work and Personal Life 29:09 Diversifying Identity and Finding Fulfillment 37:14 Skepticism of Work as a New Religion 42:21 Self-Exploration and Community Influence 44:47 Reflecting on Self-Worth and Goodness
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If your inner critic is being louder than normal, today's pep talk will you wrap up this week with a bit more compassion! *Check out the latest Solo Adventure - Managing Your Time and Energy, here!| Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! About Meg & The Daily Pep! I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin. Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators
Happy Monday and happy bookclub day!! If you've been following along with Jen's stories at the beginning of the month you know she became OBSESSED with Wolfsong by TJ Klune, so naturally we had to make it bookclub. Except, we have some thoughts..... Vicki's current read: The Good Enough Job by Simone Stolzoff Jen's current read: Don't Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma Alban
Our work can form so much of our identity that we actually lose sight of who we are without it. So how can we step back and separate our identity, life & self-worth from our work & should we ditch the idea of the dream job and in fact seek out a good enough job? Simone Stolzoff is a writer and work expert who argues exactly that. In this episode, we talk through what a good enough job is, why it's NOT giving up on your dreams & the practical, simple ways in which you can start diversifying your identity. This episode is brought to you by YouFoodz, for $200 of your first 5 boxes use the code HELPFUL or order via this link. CONNECT WITH US Connect with That's Helpful on Instagram. Find Simone on Instagram & via his website. BOOK The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:55 How did we get to the point where work became so central to our identity? 00:04:05 We're all more than just workers 00:05:04 Why we spend our best energy on our work 00:07:05 The risks of deriving self worth from work 00:09:50 The idea of vocational awe 00:11:42 How comparison culture adds to the problem 00:13:08 Has Simone found the Good Enough Job? 00:16:24 What is the Good Enough Job? 00:19:30 How do we figure out what our own Good Enough Job looks like? 00:21:00 Why WE need to set our relationship to work 00:23:10 Why taking small steps is key to diversifying your identity 00:25:45 How measuring productivity can change your motivation 00:29:15 Asking yourself, if capitalism wasn't a thing, what would I do? 00:32:36 Practical ways to diversify your identity 00:35:03 The onus shouldn't just be on the individual 00:37:35 The ways setting boundaries can ripple through teams 00:40:08 If you only take one thing… 00:41:10 This is NOT about giving up on your dreams… 00:42:20 Outro
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As relationship expert Ester Perel says, “Too many people bring the best of themselves to work, and bring the leftovers home.” This is one of several notions that sparked today's guest, Simone Stolzoff, to reconsider his relationship to work. We're talking about his unique approach to researching his new book, The Good Enough Job, interviewing over 100 primarily white-collar workers, but only featuring nine stories in depth. His goal is that you'll treat this book—and our conversations—less like a textbook and more like a mirror. “I hope [it] prompts you, as writing it did for me, to examine your own relationship to your job.” More About Simone: Simone Stolzoff is an independent journalist and consultant from San Francisco. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, he regularly works with leaders—from the Surgeon General of the United States to the Chief Talent Officer at Google—on how to make the workplace more human-centered. His feature writing on the intersection of labor and Silicon Valley has appeared in The Atlantic, WIRED, The San Francisco Chronicle, and numerous other publications. Today we're talking about his new book, The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work.
Sometimes your career is about the trajectory and other times, it's time to seek a 'good enough job'. A good enough job is one that meets your basic financial needs while not taxing your well-being. In this episode, I discuss: Why the 'dream job' is a mythWhen to consider a good enough jobThe difference between a good enough, an in-between, and a sober job Support the showJill Griffin is committed to improving workplace life through leadership guidance, well-being, and impactful strategies. Her executive coaching, workshop facilitation, and innovation have driven multi-million-dollar revenues for top agencies, startups, and renowned brands. Her strategic acumen and perceptive insights contribute to individual and organizational success. Collaborating with individuals, teams, and organizations, Jill fosters high-performance cultures and facilitates growth for leaders. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn
THE SHOW Simone Stolzoff is a designer, and workplace expert who is the former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He's the author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work. This conversation is, in my opinion, among the most important in the history of the show. It's not particularly dramatic, but it's hard for me to overstate the importance of the ideas and practical applications we discussed around life design, work, the relationship between to work and identity, and why carefully curating these things instead of letting them happen is an absolute must if you want to create more meaning and satisfaction at the intersection of your work and life. We covered a wide range of things including the Western tendency toward work as a status symbol, how to make a career pivot, questions to consider when reflecting on the context of your career in your life, how to recover from an achievement hangover, the joys and perils of being self-employed, and much more. No matter what your career or employment status is, there's something for you in this conversation. It's especially timely as we all start thinking about a new year and what we might want to change where our careers are concerned. Behind His Brilliance: Amazing people who share their stories Say hi to Simone on X/Twitter @simonestolzoff THE GUEST SIMONE STOLZOFF | AUTHOR, THE GOOD ENOUGH JOB Simone Stolzoff is a designer, and workplace expert who is the former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He's the author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work. TOPICS COVERED The problem with tying personal identity to work How to diversify your identity outside of work How to stop chasing status at work (and what to do instead) Rethinking designing life around work How to avoid achievement hangovers Simone's advice on pivoting and taking risks The gift and challenge of being self-employed How to create structural protection against overwork And much more!
The philosophy behind HR and our way of working predates most of the tools we use. While companies focus on sales and productivity, most neglect to measure one of the largest sources of value within the organization – the employee experience. Jessica Zwaan has made it her mission to teach executives and their companies how to transform the employee experience using product management principles, maximizing value for all stakeholders involved.Jessica Zwaan is the author of Built for People, the current Chief Operating Officer of Whereby, and a former COO advisor for clients like Soundcloud, Talentful, and Bolt, among others. In this episode, Dart and Jessica discuss:- The 3 things every company sells- Distinctions between people operations and human operations- Viewing work as a product and determining its value- Tracking the cost versus value of employees- The 3 aspects employees want out of their work- Value vs. volume when it comes to employees- 2 maxims of product management applicable to HR- And other topics…Jessica Zwaan is an author, speaker, and early-stage start-up executive. She is the current Chief Operating Officer of Whereby and a former COO advisor for clients like Soundcloud, Talentful, and Bolt, among others. Her latest book, Built for People, helps teach organizations and leadership how to transform the employee experience using product management principles.With a background in operations, people, and talent, Jessica's work has spanned across three continents. Jessica holds a First-Class Honours law degree from the University of Law in London. She is an international panelist and speaker and also hosts the podcast “There's This Thing at Work.”Resources mentioned:Built for People, by Jessica Zwaan: https://www.amazon.com/Built-People-Experience-Management-Principles/dp/1398608025The Book of the Courtier, by Baldesar Castiglione: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Courtier-Baldesar-Castiglione/dp/1519086954The Experience Economy, by Joseph Pine: https://www.amazon.com/Experience-Economy-New-Preface-Authors/dp/1633697975 The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, by Thomas Kuhn: https://www.amazon.com/Structure-Scientific-Revolutions-50th-Anniversary/dp/0226458121 The Good Enough Job, by Simone Stolzoff: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-Job-Reclaiming-Life/dp/059353896X Connect with Jessica:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamayzwaan/ www.jessicamayzwaan.com
In this inspiring episode of the Passion Struck podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Simone Stolzoff, a visionary author and advocate for work-life balance and career fulfillment. As the author of "The Good Enough Job," Simone challenges conventional notions of work and identity, urging us to redefine our perspectives and pursue a balanced and fulfilling life. Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Pre-order John R. Miles's new book, Passion Struck, which will be released on February 6, 2024. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/simone-stolzoff-finding-work-life-harmony/ Simone Stolzoff on How You Create Work-Life Harmony In our interview, Simone Stolzoff offers listeners a fresh perspective on the ever-elusive quest for a fulfilling career. Drawing from his insightful research and the wisdom he shared during our conversation, Stolzoff challenges the prevailing notion that work should be the sole source of our identity and happiness. Sponsors Brought to you by OneSkin. Get 15% your order using code Passionstruck at https://www.oneskin.co/#oneskinpod. Brought to you by Indeed: Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK. Brought to you by Lifeforce: Join me and thousands of others who have transformed their lives through Lifeforce's proactive and personalized approach to healthcare. Visit MyLifeforce.com today to start your membership and receive an exclusive $200 off. Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion 50 to get 50% off plus free shipping! --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/ Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! How Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles. Prefer to watch this episode: https://youtu.be/hW6iKb_LNUA Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Subscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclips Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Want to hear my best interviews from 2022? Check out episode 233 on intentional greatness and episode 234 on intentional behavior change. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/
In this inspiring episode of the Passion Struck podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Simone Stolzoff, a visionary author and advocate for work-life balance and career fulfillment. As the author of "The Good Enough Job," Simone challenges conventional notions of work and identity, urging us to redefine our perspectives and pursue a balanced and fulfilling life. Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Pre-order John R. Miles's new book, Passion Struck, which will be released on February 6, 2024. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/simone-stolzoff-finding-work-life-harmony/ Simone Stolzoff on How You Create Work-Life Harmony In our interview, Simone Stolzoff offers listeners a fresh perspective on the ever-elusive quest for a fulfilling career. Drawing from his insightful research and the wisdom he shared during our conversation, Stolzoff challenges the prevailing notion that work should be the sole source of our identity and happiness. Sponsors Brought to you by OneSkin. Get 15% your order using code Passionstruck at https://www.oneskin.co/#oneskinpod. Brought to you by Indeed: Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK. Brought to you by Lifeforce: Join me and thousands of others who have transformed their lives through Lifeforce's proactive and personalized approach to healthcare. Visit MyLifeforce.com today to start your membership and receive an exclusive $200 off. Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion 50 to get 50% off plus free shipping! --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/ Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! How Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @john_R_Miles. Prefer to watch this episode: https://youtu.be/hW6iKb_LNUA Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Subscribe to our YouTube Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclips Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Want to hear my best interviews from 2022? Check out episode 233 on intentional greatness and episode 234 on intentional behavior change. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/
In this second episode where I discuss work and our relationship to it, I recap Simone Stolzoff's book The Good Enough Job and how fear has fueled my desire to work hard all the time. I also discuss how addicted behaviors are picked up by Adult Children of Alcoholics (you may not drink, but throw your time/energy in work, etc.). I share my personal work history and talk about losing my job at the beginning of the pandemic. How did I feel not having a job? How did that stir up my fears of not having enough money to survive (even if that wasn't true)? What is the healthy balance between work and rest? Having a balanced approach to life (the juste milieu - middle path) is best. Who are you without work? Resource: "The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work" by Simone Stolzoff More Information about Let Go and Be Free: Want to learn more about Let Go and Be Free? Check out the Let Go and Be Free book series or 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get additional help and support the podcast. I'm not a medical expert. If you need help, please reach out to a medical professional. Listen to the podcast on: Spotify Apple podcasts Google podcasts Amazon music RSS feed (copy and paste the link into your podcast app)
AmiSights: Financing the Future For Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
In today's podcast, we talk to Dr. Jeff Cornwall, co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneurial Mind, LLC, and Professor Emeritus of Entrepreneurship at Belmont University, where he founded its entrepreneurship program in 2003. Shortly after retiring, Jeff was diagnosed with cancer last year, which changed his outlook on life. “I wasn't sure I was going to retire, but between COVID and Generation Z, I decided it was time to retire from my professorship, and I planned to be pretty active. The university hired me back to do a half-time consulting job on a new curriculum program. And I'm working on a new book and was working pretty much full-time once I retired,” he says. “Then I came down with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which fortunately they caught early enough. But I guess that was the wake-up call. It was time to adjust my priorities a little bit.” The main topics of today's episode will be what's working—and not working—in entrepreneurship education today. We will also talk about the state of mentorship for entrepreneurs, where the holes are, and Jeff's advice to aspiring entrepreneurs (hint: you don't know everything). Connect with Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-cornwall-a45603/ Check out Entrepreneurial Mind: https://entrepreneurialmindllc.com/ Recorded on 08/21/23
Saints head coach Dennis Allen joined Mike Hoss and Bobby Hebert to review the team's 18-17 loss to Green Bay. Allen evaluated the performance of his secondary and third-down defense in the game. He gave an update on QB Derek Carr's shoulder injury. He previewed their NFC South matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and QB Baker Mayfield. Allen also discussed the Saints' rushing attack through the first two weeks of the regular season.
Saints head coach Dennis Allen joined Mike Hoss and Bobby Hebert to review the team's 18-17 loss to Green Bay. Allen evaluated the performance of his secondary and third-down defense in the game. He gave an update on QB Derek Carr's shoulder injury. He previewed their NFC South matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and QB Baker Mayfield. Allen also discussed the Saints' rushing attack through the first two weeks of the regular season.
In this episode, even though they haven't read the book, Bryan and Kristen talk about, "The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work," by Simone Stolzoff. Life Level 1 is a general topic podcast about life from the humorous perspective of Bryan and his broad, Kristen. Bryan has a background in video game development and Kristen has a background in life. The thoughts and opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the individual contributors alone and are not a reflection of their employers.
Today on The Sunday Story, author Simone Stolzoff discusses his book The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work, about our complicated relationship with work. Stolzoff explains how as jobs have changed over generations, so has the meaning we derive from working. Stolzoff shares his findings on our modern relationship with work and ways we can find more balance in our lives.
American culture has made finding a dream job one of life's ultimate goals. Personal identity and professional roles have merged into one, and this entanglement can cost us our happiness, well-being, and ultimately true career success. Why has work taken such an all-encompassing role in American lives, and why is it such a challenge for us to detach from it? Simone Stolzoff is on a mission to reclaim our lives from a work-obsessed world. As a former journalist and the author of The Good Enough Job, Simone has interviewed Michelin star chefs, Wall Street bankers, overwhelmed teachers, and other workers across the American economy to expose what we lose when we expect work to be more than a job. In this episode, Dart and Simone discuss:- Challenging myths around work and identity- How work-first culture has betrayed many employees- The transactional relationship between employers and employees- Designing a sustainably productive culture at work- Why companies should encourage employees to diversify their identities - The connection between survival, employment, and government assistance in the U.S.- And other topics…Simone Stolzoff is a designer, workplace expert and consultant, and author of The Good Enough Job. His consulting clients include Google, Meta, Microsoft, IDEO, Guild, and the State of California. As a former journalist and design lead at the global innovation firm, IDEO, his work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. Simone received his bachelor's degree in creative writing from The University of Pennsylvania and his master's degree in journalism and multimedia storytelling from Stanford University.Resources mentioned:The Good Enough Job, by Simone Stolzoff: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Enough-Job-Reclaiming-Life/dp/059353896X Human Capital, by Thomas Davenport: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Capital-P-Davenport/dp/0470436816 Connect with Simone:www.thegoodenoughjob.com
ReImagining Ambition: Career advice that reflects your new relationship with work and career
Small Changes, Big Impact: Transforming Your Career and Reimagining Ambition With Greater Ease Reimagining your relationship to work and your career is an ongoing journey of self-discovery, transformation, and growth. In this episode, you'll learn how to anticipate and prepare for opportunities that will offer (or demand!) a new way to think about ambition. We'll be talking about: Transitioning from personal stories to practical advice where we consider ambition as a thoughtful motivator rather than a compulsion. Assessing the demands and opportunities for your career given the season you're in Sharing ways to unlock your identity beyond your occupation for greater resiliency and belonging Offer smaller, practical shifts instead of major career changes for easier professional growth and alignment Summarizing the wisdom from recent and on-going challenging times and employ these lessons to pave the way for an intentional career move The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Redefining Your Relationship with Ambition, 00:03:08 - Considering the Seasonality of Life, 00:05:13 - Activating Other Parts of Your Identity, 00:07:26 - Transitioning to Better Alignment, 00:11:22 - Holding on to Lessons Learned Links to resources referenced in the podcast: The Good Enough Job can be purchased via my Bookshop affiliate link Minisode 2 Episode 5 This show is created, written, and produced by Jenn Walker Wall of Work Wonders Careers. You can learn more about working with Jenn and her team by visiting www.workwonderscareers.com. You can also find Jenn on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. If you're looking for more job search, resume or career content, join our ReImagining Ambition email list at www.workwonderscareers.com. Music is by yifeitang. Editing and production by Jenn Walker Wall.
Today I chat with Simone Stolzoff, a consultant for organizations ranging from Google to the Surgeon General's Office, and the author of "The Good Enough Job." He's a graduate of Stanford and U. Penn. Simone has spent a lot of time thinking about the role of work in our lives, and he's got some really interesting ideas about how we can see work as just one part of a happy and fulfilling life. We'll be talking about what happens when work becomes more than just a job, how to challenge the idea that work has to be our calling or our dream, and how to build a more well-rounded life. If you've ever “over-identified” with your job, then you'll find today's conversation thought-provoking. Enjoy! For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode453 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova. This week I'm thrilled to bring you an episode of What's Next! Podcast with workplace expert, Simone Stolzoff. Simone started his career as an independent journalist and consultant. He was formerly the design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO. He regularly works with leaders—from the Surgeon General of the United States to the Chief Talent Officer at Google—on how to make the workplace more human-centered. Simone also has a new book out called, The Good Enough Job. THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… people at any level of an organization asking themselves how they can pursue meaningful work without letting it take over their lives. TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… there's a societal push to conflate work and identity, but is this the true measure of success? Simone challenges this path and presents his ideas on being fulfilled by work while also investing in things outside of a career path. WHAT I LOVE MOST… Simone predicts that in the age of AI, maintaining “self-complexity” will become crucially important. The hobbies, activities, and socialization we engage in outside of work will not only benefit us personally but also bring an irreplaceable human element to the workplace. Running Time: 29:35 Subscribe on iTunes Find Tiffani on Social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Find Simone Online: Official Website Twitter LinkedIn Simone's Book: The Good Enough Job
In this episode, I talk to Simone Stolzoff about his new book, The Good Enough Job. We talk about how to find more meaning and purpose through our jobs and how we can lead more balanced lives. We also discuss Simone's own background and how he plans to balance being a freelancer with living in an expensive city. Simone is a fellow Portfolio Penguin author. Subscribe To Financial Samurai Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter so you never miss a thing. You can also get every post I publish immediately in your inbox by signing up here. If you want to leave your day job, learn how to negotiate a severance with my bestselling ebook, How To Engineer Your Layoff: Make A Small Fortune By Saying Goodbye. Use the code "saveten" to save $10 at checkout. If you enjoyed this podcast, I'd appreciate a great review and a share with your friends!
As Americans, we are defined by our jobs. But what if our jobs were just part of our lives, and our identities came from something far more personal? Simone Stolzoff's new book is THE GOOD ENOUGH JOB: Reclaiming Life from Work. It's a look at why work has become central to our identities, and how to separate our self-worth from our output. Simone Stolzoff is an independent journalist and consultant. He works with leaders—from the Surgeon General of the United States to the Chief Talent Officer at Google—on how to make the workplace more human-centered.
Many of us value our work to the point where we tie our identities to our jobs, but one expert suggests we shouldn't. Workplace expert, journalist and author Simone Stolzoff urges readers to live more diverse lives and find fulfilment in other ways- with only a few changes. Stolzoff has spoken with Wall Street bankers, teachers, and even Google's Chief Talent Officer to challenge workaholism in his book The Good Enough Job. "There are many risks in treating your work as your sole source of identity or meaning, as many people found out during the pandemic. If your identity is your work and you lose your work- what's left?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week I'm discussing work culture with journalist and author Simone Stolzoff.It seems like work has gotten out of control. People introduce themselves at dinner parties with their job title, working long hours and having stress is a badge of honor to people and we're expected to drop everything when our boss calls.If you think it all sounds toxic, you're right. Yet, we all continue to operate this week. We are letting work take over our lives. What's the phrase? We are living to work instead of working to live. How did we get here? Is it making us happy? And how do we fix it? Those are some of the questions that I answer with Simone Stolzoff. He recently published a book called 'The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life From Work.' We discuss the book and other things as we tackle the subject of our wild work culture in America.For more from Simone Stolzoff: WEBSITE and INSTAGRAMFor more from Adult Education: @adulteducationpodcastFor more from host Jeff St. Pierre: @stpierreonair
Note: This is a crossover episode from The Edge of Work Podcast. If you like this episode, make sure to check out The Edge of WorkSimone Stolzoff is the Author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work.Through his diverse experiences in advertising, tech, journalism, and design, Simone has developed a unique understanding of the evolving world of work. In his book, "The Good Enough Job," Simone explores the idea of an alternative path to fulfillment in work and in your career, and instead of striving for a job you love, you just find a good enough job. By exploring this topic and featuring the stories of a handful of individuals who have lived this concept in real-time, Simone offers some insights to others navigating their jobs and careers in a complex world of work. In this episode, we explore thoughtful questions about the changing world of work, including:The idea of a good enough job for a satisfying life.Discovering the importance of personal success metrics in the workplace.Reviewing the connection between self-awareness and work-life balance.Acknowledging the role that employers, governments and society plan in recreating a world of workDelve into cultural perspectives on labor and work appreciation.Links:Book: https://www.simonestolzoff.comSimone's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-stolzoff-5a16b648/
EPISODE 1540: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Simone Stolzoff, the author of THE GOOD ENOUGH JOB, on how we can reclaim our lives from work Simone Stolzoff is an author, designer, and workplace expert from San Francisco. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, his work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He is a graduate of Stanford and The University of Pennsylvania. His latest book is THE GOOD ENOUGH JOB (2023) Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you want to improve your relationship with work? How about to reclaim your life from work? Simone Stolzoff is the author of a brand new book called The Good Enough Job. He is also building out his Portfolio Career. In this episode, you will learn about how about to potentially take a more transactional approach to work and so much more. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career.This episode with notes is on my website.Connect with Simone on TwitterConnect with David on Twitter
In this episode, Simone Stolzoff, independent journalist and author of "The Good Enough Job", shares her insights on how work has come to dominate American culture and how we can reclaim our lives in a world centered around work. Simone's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and numerous other publications. Simone and I explore the dangers of treating work as a source of identity and meaning, and the importance of diversifying our sources of identity. We discuss how to define what we want our relationship with work to be, the value of active forms of leisure, and the benefits of trading money for time. We also talk about the role of work in our lives, and how it can lead to more creativity and better ideas when we invest in other aspects of ourselves. Some highlights we explore: How to cultivate different sides of ourselves to become more resilient in the face of change The risks of a work-centric existence and how it can detract from our ability to be the best versions of ourselves The benefits of investing in relationships, hobbies, and passions outside of work How to define what we want our relationship with work to be The value of trading money for time to increase our sense of fulfillment The importance of understanding the role work plays in our lives and how it can lead to more creativity and better ideas Enjoy!
Who you are is more than what you do. Your job is not your identity says journalist Simone Stolzoff. He sees too many people pouring their energy and effort into the job first, and everything else second.
Kathleen is back with Simone Stolzoff, the author of The Good Enough Job, a book that challenges us to rethink our relationship with work and find more balance and happiness in our lives. In this episode, they dive deeper into some of the practical tips and strategies that Simone offers in his book, such as how to choose the right career path for yourself, how to negotiate for better working conditions, and how to deal with difficult bosses and coworkers. They will also explore how our work identity is shaped by our gender, our culture, and our personal values, and how we can embrace our diversity and authenticity in the workplace. If you are ready to take charge of your career and your life, this episode is for you. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Simone's wisdom and experience, and discover how you can find your good enough job today.
Particularly in American culture, productivity is seen as a measure of moral good, and subsequently, many people define their identity by the work they do. Simone Stolzoff is trying to turn this way of thinking on its head. Simone is an author, designer, and workplace expert from San Francisco. Through his book, The Good Enough Job, Simone promotes the idea of separating self-worth from output and treating work more transactionally. One of the central questions that Simone explores in the book is, “How do we pursue meaningful work without letting what we do for work subsume who we are?” In this episode, Simone shares the journey that led him to write the book, examples of how you can redefine your identity as more than just the job you have, and his vision for the future of work. This is the book I wish I had written, and I hope it changes your life as much as it has changed mine! The Good Enough Job Simone Stolzoff Simone Stolzoff on Instagram Simone Stolzoff on LinkedIn Simone Stolzoff on Twitter Ashley Menzies Babatunde Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram Hubspot Podcast Network
Do you ever base your self-worth on your achievements at work or let yourself be defined by what you do? These career myths can keep you stuck and unhappy. It's time to take back control and strike a balance between work and life. Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job argues we should stop trying to find a “dream” job and instead build a diversified career that allows us to live a more well-rounded life. Learn tips for reframing your work and how to build your own “good enough” job. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP The Good Enough Job book: https://amzn.to/42uOqRs Website: https://www.simonestolzoff.com/ Episode Perks: Whether you are an entrepreneur, small business owner, leader, influencer or career-driven superstar. You can all expand your marketing division and start creating today, FREE with Adobe Express, available on all your favorite app stores. There are also plenty of other tips and tricks to get you started at adobe.com/express. . "Work Appropriate" delivers humorous but practical workplace advice for a range of listener questions from “how do I get my manager to stop texting me after hours,” to “how to deal with meeting culture that makes you want to pull your hair out.” Do yourself a favor and listen to Work Appropriate every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by Dear Media
Simone Stolzoff is the Author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work.Through his diverse experiences in advertising, tech, journalism, and design, Simone has developed a unique understanding of the evolving world of work. In his book, "The Good Enough Job," Simone explores the idea of an alternative path to fulfillment in work and in your career, and instead of striving for a job you love, you just find a good enough job. By exploring this topic and featuring the stories of a handful of individuals who have lived this concept in real-time, Simone offers some insights to others navigating their jobs and careers in a complex world of work. In this episode, we explore thoughtful questions about the changing world of work, including:The idea of a good enough job for a satisfying life.Discovering the importance of personal success metrics in the workplace.Reviewing the connection between self-awareness and work-life balance.Acknowledging the role that employers, governments and society plan in recreating a world of workDelve into cultural perspectives on labor and work appreciation.Links:Book: https://www.simonestolzoff.comSimone's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-stolzoff-5a16b648/
In this podcast we discuss - 1. Importance of cultivating multiple interests 2. How to navigate a world centered around work 3. Negotiating with envy to find your ikigai Simone Stolzoff is an author, designer, and workplace expert from San Francisco. A former design lead at the global innovation firm IDEO, his work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and many other publications. He is a graduate of Stanford and The University of Pennsylvania.
Are you feeling stuck in a job that doesn't fulfill you? Do you wonder if there is something more out there for you? Or are you simply looking for a way to achieve more harmony between your work and your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you. Join Kathleen Quinn Votaw, as she talks to Simone Stolzoff, a journalist and consultant who has a radical message for all of us: stop chasing your dream job and start living your dream life. Simone is the author of The Good Enough Job, a book that challenges the myth of finding our passion and purpose in our careers and invites us to embrace a more holistic and realistic approach to work. In this episode, they will discuss why the dream job is a trap, how to redefine success on your own terms, and how to cultivate more joy and meaning in your work. Whether you are looking for a career change, a promotion, or just a better way to cope with the demands of your current job, this episode will inspire you to dare to care for yourself and your well-being in the workplace. Tune in and discover how you can find your good enough job today.
Do you live to work or work to live? In this episode, Cal talks with author Simone Stolfzoff about his provocative new book, THE GOOD ENOUGH JOB. Cal then answers listener questions about escaping professional unhappiness, and then switches gears in the Something Interesting segment to talk about the critical technological breakthrough that not enough people yet are talking about. Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here's the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo Video from today's episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia DEEP DIVE: Cal talks about the Good Enough Job with author Simone Stolzoff [4:39] - What kind of a job do I want? [59:31] - If I enjoy my job, why can't I focus? [1:05:28] - Should I give up on finding an academic job? [1:17:23] - Should I cut my salary in half to escape the hyperactive hive mind? [1:25:07] SOMETHING INTERESTING: Apple's most interesting new tech strategy has nothing to do with A.I. [1:34:41] Links: wsj.com/articles/apple-is-breaking-its-own-rules-with-a-new-headset-80c9b36c Thanks to our Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/deepquestions ladderlife.com/deep expressvpn.com/deep 80000hours.org/deep Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
Navigating crossroads in our careers isn't easy — not when we're traditionally employed, and certainly not as freelancers, where we pick the rules. The possibilities can seem endless. One assignment, one client, or maybe even one email can completely change what we decide to do next. While considering making a big career shift, we can sometimes feel stuck, and the next steps might not feel immediately obvious. In this episode, guest host Simone Stolzoff joins Wudan to talk about how to navigate big career transitions. Simone is a journalist and designer based in San Francisco who's published in The Atlantic, New York Times, and many other national outlets. He's also an expert on work and teaches a whole class on designing your next career step. His first book, The Good Enough Job is out on May 23. He has had a fascinating career, weaving from journalism to working at the international design consulting firm, IDEO, and back to media. You can follow Simone on Twitter here. Simone outlines steps to take while considering making a big transition and drops some tips so you can go from idea to action! Resources: Simone's course, Designing Your Next Career Step Values card sort How to write a good email by Anne Helen Petersen Our episode on smaller career pivots Join us on Patreon to get access to this episode's resource: a worksheet to help you sketch out your next career step. Sign up at any time! Check out all our courses, worksheets, and webinars on our website If you're just getting started with your freelance business, you'll want to check out our freelance business courses at The Writers' Co-op Academy on building your business plan and navigating and negotiating contracts: https://the-writers-co-op-academy.teachable.com/
“Work will always be work. Some people work doing what they love. Other people work so that they can do what they love when they're not working. Neither is more noble.” This is a quote from Simone Stolzoff's new book The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life From Work, that's set to publish in a couple weeks. And regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, whether you live to work, or work to live, Simone makes the argument that there are too many of us who are looking to our jobs to provide fulfillment in ways that are unhealthy. For some our careers have replaced religion, for others it's a deep meaningful passion they're looking for, and yet others have replaced their social circle with their office, and friends with their co-workers. We're asking our work to wear too many hats! So today we have a great conversation with Simone Stolzoff about diversifying our identities, steps that both employers and employees can take in order to help define the ‘good enough job', and some practical steps we can take in order to create boundaries in our pursuit of work-life balance. Want more How To Money in your life? Here are some additional ways to get ahead with your personal finances: Knowing your ‘money gear' is a crucial part of your personal finance journey. Start here. Sign up for the weekly HTM newsletter. It's fun, free, & practical. Join a thriving community of fellow money in the HTM Facebook group. Find the best credit card for you with our new credit card tool! Massively reduce your cell phone bill each month by switching to a discount provider like Mint Mobile. During this episode we enjoyed a Scrappalicious by Los Angeles Ale Works! And please help us to spread the word by letting friends and family know about How to Money! Hit the share button, subscribe if you're not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Help us to change the conversation around personal finance and get more people doing smart things with their money! Best friends out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is a job meant to be a calling or is it just a means to an end? And where are the lines between work and life anyway? They might have been clear before the pandemic, but now? Not so much. Zoom calls that never end and bosses who now think you are available to respond at any time of day or night have made people rethink their relationship to their job. Is it even possible to have a healthy relationship with work? Journalist and author Simone Stolzoff contends that it is. Episode Transcript available here.Also available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Simone Stolzoff joins me to talk about his new book The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work. We discuss unions, Kickstarter, trust, and much more.New book is out. Support the showMore about Conversations About Collaboration: Tweet at Phil Simon. Support the show via Patreon. Contact Phil Simon.
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker preview USU at Fresno State. Utah Jazz host the Dallas Mavericks Saturday, but Luka will not be available. How does that affect the match-ups? Region 11 boys basketball standings.
We can put huge amounts of physical and emotional energy into our jobs - even basing our self-worth on our achievements at work and letting ourselves be defined by what we do. So have our careers taken over too much of our lives? Simone Stolzoff (author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work) argues that we should stop hunting for the "perfect" job - that idealized career that will prove to others how smart, industrious or virtuous we are - and instead find an occupation that allows to us live happier and more rounded lives that don't revolve only around work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Russian Court Says Meta Is, in Fact, Just as Bad as ISIS. Google could ask for your licence or passport on YouTube and Google Play in Australia. Australian Government Decides Tech Giants Aren’t Doing a Good Enough Job of Tackling Disinformation. Google Maps lost its sense of direction last week. Idiots of the week award. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hour 4: Bill Belichick has lost a bunch of coaches this off season and has he done anything to replace coaches like Josh McDaniels. Some breaking news about the negotiation between the MLB owners and the MLBPA and the possibility that they could start meeting every day until they end the lockout. Could Tom Brady be returning to the NFL and would it be with his hometown team the 49ers.
On today's episode we're discussing the argument for the “good enough” job including 4 reasons you should seek out a job that is good enough rather than a “dream job” that you feel pressured into. And a quick listener note, this is a recycled episode from January 2021 back when our show was called The Femails. We're replaying this episode because it was both a listener favorite and because it is full of great lessons we can take with us into 2022. Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP Power Moves Book: https://amzn.to/2X1EQWZ Figure Out Your Next Career Move Worksheet: http://bit.ly/2SY4P04 R29 “Good Enough” Article”: http://r29.co/3qRzl9k Sponsor: HelloFresh: https://bit.ly/3nKiab0 Produced by Dear Media.
Is your job your singular focus or simply a way to fund your passion? Is your career the thing that defines you, or do you identify as something different...something unrelated to your work? Do we put too much pressure on our careers to deliver happiness? Ease? Meaning? Joy? SHOW NOTES Today on Crina and Kirsten Get to Work out hosts talk about the concept of good enough as an important part of ease, meaning and joy. Pascal Bruckner said, “unhappiness is not only unhappiness,; it is, worse yet, a failure to be happy.” This quotation acknowledges the expectation that we all be “happy” and when we are not, we have somehow failed, missed the point or missed out generally. The point of this show is to explore that possibility that “good enough” can actually contribute to ease meaning and joy. Some people, like Kirsten, experience work as deeply meaningful – although stressful. Crina's son works when he needs money. These are two very different approaches to work. Is it realistic for everyone to “pursue their passion? Do you really have to find a dream job so you never work a day in your life? Can it actually be about something more than the money – or is it just a matter of paying the bills? Our hosts posit that putting pressure on ourselves to create the perfect job probably takes away from ease, meaning and joy at work – and at the same time, is there something more than just a paycheck? Rather than dig into the research, our hosts dig into the history. The idea that we love our work is a relatively new phenomena. Historically, work was never supposed to be enjoyable. In fact, author Sarah Jaffe, whose book Work Won't Love You Back hits stores in January of 2022, argues that the “love your work” mantra is a myth of capitalism.” She says that in the 1970s, just when manufacturing began to die and labor movements began to lose ground, bosses started handing down aphorisms like, “Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life.” When we carry the belief that we must find meaning and fulfillment from work, we can be disappointed – and we can neglect other parts of our lives. If our jobs are our sole source of fulfillment, we not only create unrealistic expectations, but also miss out on other parts of our lives. Enter the idea of the "good enough" job – relatively enjoyable paid work that meets your financial needs while leaving you with enough time and energy to pursue your passions and callings outside of work. Maybe you love the people you work with, or the work that you do – or even the mission of your employer – the point is that there is something in the job you find enjoyable. The "good enough" job embraces the reality that not everyone's call is this work, the "good enough" job leaves you time to focus on other meaningful aspects of your life – art, music, volunteering, reading, relationships etc. The "good enough" job is more flexible because you have less investment. It is easier to leave a "good enough" job to do something else because your interests have changed or to move somewhere else. Because there is less energy and connection and commitment to the "good enough" job, it is less likely to hold you back from other parts of your life. Consider, friends, the "good enough" job! Good Reads: Fredi Founders Discuss The Fallacy Of "If You Love What You Do, You'll Never Work a Day in Your Life." Why Wellness, Not A 'Dream Job', Is The Key To Fulfillment At Work In Praise Of 'Good Enough' Jobs — What A Girl Gotta Do Why Young People Want Comfortable, "good enough" jobs The Research We've Ignored About Happiness at Work
One-On-One with DP: November 2nd, 3:25pm – What Nebraska coach has done a good enough job?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Bill and Rick talk about the poor offensive performance against the Browns, is Matt Nagy the problem. We also talk about the upcoming game with the Lions, the Bears need a get well game! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jjbearsden/support
After a 65-19 home loss to Texas Tech on Saturday, Kansas football coach David Beaty discussed the problems on both sides of the ball, using quarterback Carter Stanley throughout the second half and why he doesn't describe himself as disappointed following the defeat.