For a more fleshed-out examination of the ideas on work in this section, we recommend The School of Life's How to Find Fulfilling Work. You can order the book at the Amazon link below. How To Find Fulfilling Work (Book,…
Psychologist Barry Schwartz writes on the need to rethink our concept of work and the role it plays in our lives.
In this Medium article, Praxis founder Isaac Morehouse introduces a way of thinking about the four types of relationships people have to their work.
These three short blog posts from Seth Godin argue against the notion that your professional success depends on being discovered or getting picked.
"Doing what you love" is a nice idea on paper, and it sounds like a breeze. YCombinator Paul Graham argues that doing what we love is more complex (and difficult) than the simplistic picture we're often given.
Praxis founder Isaac Morehouse reflects on the importance of thinking critically about your philosophy of work.
Former Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe takes a new approach to thinking about the relationship between work and passion.
Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban gives his take on the "follow your passion" meme.
Cal Newport makes his case for why the "follow your passion" meme falls short of what really describes the process underlying the careers of those who love what they do.
Entrepreneur and LinkedIn Top Voice on Education Zak Slayback argues that we should rethink the work/life balance (and the work/life distinction itself).
Brain Pickings' Maria Popova looks at a letter written from playwright Eugene O'Neill to a son struggling with work ethic.
Simon Sinek discusses the power of prioritizing "why" over "what" and "how" when building a brand or organization.
Brain Pickings' Maria Popova examines a lesser-known book on the philosophy of work from the post-war period in the United States.
You answer multiple philosophical questions every time you go to work. You just might not realize it. Let the School of Life's Alain de Botton acquaint you with the philosophy of work.
Todd Buchholz argues that a life of work is essential for our health and happiness. He further argues against the notion that less stress/more vacation = fulfillment/freedom.
Bertrand Russell goes against the grain of much of Western society by arguing that hard work is not a virtue after all.