Other People's Words

Hard work is often treated as a virtue with no downside—but what if the story we tell about work keeps us from living well? Journalist Adam Chandler questions the American self-reliance myth in 99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life, and how work shap ... Show More

A strange invitation to a castle sends Jon Ronson into a much bigger mystery: What happens when men lose their sense of purpose—and the internet offers to supply a new one? In The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unraveling Men, he explores a world of algorithms, AI flattery, and ... Show More

If trying harder were the answer, your to-do list would be empty by now. In How to Be Good at Life: Simple Systems to Achieve More and Stress Less, Ben Meer explores how redesigning the systems around you can make everyday life less exhausting—and why another habit isn’t always t ... Show More

Spotlight looks at the idea of a legacy and how others remember us after we die. What is your legacy?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spotlight-english--4065149/support.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 

This week Rabbi Steve Leder on why we should consider what we leave those closest to us when we die to include a legacy letter or ‘ethical will.’ Rabbi Leder reminds us that it’s not only our material possessions that matter when we’re no longer around but what will be cherished ... Show More

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   When something bad happens to a friend, what can you say to commiserate without quickly changing the subject? Find out today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

How do you grieve a loved one? Megan Nollet and Bruce Gulland share of a new, innovative way to grieve someone you have lost to death.https://spotlightenglish.com/science-and-technology/technology-and-death/Download our app for Android at http://bit.ly/spotlight-androidDownload o ... Show More

Subscribe to the transcripts at https://www.allearsenglish.com/subscribe   When someone is going through a job loss, a break up, or a death, what should you NOT say? Today get 8 cliches to avoid and find out what to do instead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice ... Show More

<p>In the latest episode, we explore the delicate art of crafting heartfelt tributes. Motivated by Matthew Perry&apos;s passing and the notable silence from the &quot;Friends&quot; cast, we delve into the significance of memorializing individuals and the impact of their legacy. T ... Show More

Your team member is leaving, you find out a colleague is pregnant or sadly a colleague's family member has passed away. What to say in these real moments in the workplace? Let me walk you through 11 one-liners you feel confident you know exactly what to say. Hope it's useful. Ann ... Show More

We talk about our experiences with losing a loved one, saying goodbye to family, and appreciating the moment you're in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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When you die, your physical body may be gone, but your digital legacy lives on. Your digital legacy is everything you leave behind online, such as your social media accounts, emails, photos, videos, documents, and more. These may hold financial or sentimental value for you and yo ... Show More