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Episode 1656:

Cal Newport explores a counterintuitive approach to career fulfillment, showing how mastery and dedication in your current job, even one that may not seem like a perfect fit, can lead to surprising satisfaction. Through the story of an investment banker turned Zen monk, Newport makes a compelling case for focusing on how you work, not just where you work.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2011/02/14/zen-and-the-art-of-investment-banking-when-working-right-is-more-important-than-finding-the-right-work/

Quotes to ponder:

"Working right trumps finding the right work."

"Her transformation wasn’t sparked by a new job; it was sparked by a new way of doing her old job."

"Career satisfaction doesn’t come from matching your work to a pre-existing passion, but instead from working right, crafting your work into something that resonates."

Episode references:

Zen Habits: https://zenhabits.net

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