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Creating meaning is an evolutionary process that grows by the day, as opposed to a grand purpose that suddenly falls in your lap.
Small wins generate meaningful progress. You might create a small positive charge for one of your customers today or work on a new product that will benefit people in the future. Over the weekend, maybe you’ll have a long conversation with a loved one that makes a difference. It is these little moments, not grand actions, that create substance and meaning.
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The result of trying to be busy is a poorly managed life. If you are busy throughout the day and bouncing from one thing to the next, you’re probably not focusing on constructive activity.
The best way to produce sustainable increases in well-being is to appreciate what you already have and to continue creating new positive experiences with the people who matter most.
The future of work lies in redefining it as doing something that makes a difference each day. Work is about productively applying your talent.
Three key conditions differentiate days when you have a full charge from typical days:
We need at least three to five positive interactions to outweigh every one negative exchange. Bad moments simply outweigh good ones.
Doing things for others and living a life of meaning is important. But without energy, you can’t do your best work.
While there is some overlap, the differences have clear implications for how people spend their time.
One of the downfalls of the “follow your passion” advice is that it assumes that putting your own passion and happiness at the center of your world is what leads to meaning, fulfillment and joy. That is often not the case.
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