The idea of being driven by a calling goes back centuries. It was the language used to describe religious people who were called to the priesthood — called, in effect, by God. Today, millions of people in secular professions yearn to be similarly galvanized by their work. This week, researcher Jennifer Tosti-Kharas explores the immense power—and the downside ... Show More
Jan 2025
Little Happier: When Your Life's Work Chooses You: The Beauty and Burden of a Calling
From circus performers to doctors to writers to social workers, we can experience a "call"—an irresistible pull toward certain work that can feel both like a gift and a burden. While a calling provides clarity and fulfillment, it can also leave little room for choice, demanding s ... Show More
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Mar 2025
ARIANNA MOLLOY: How to Love Work—Without Burning Out
What is a calling? How does it shape our work and life? What’s the hidden cost of pursuing it (and what can we do about it)? In this engaging, high-energy conversation, Michael and Megan sit down with Dr. Arianna Molloy—calling researcher, author, and professor—to unpack the powe ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2022
From “Careers” to “Callings”: When Work Becomes Your Identity
If you consciously or subconsciously derive your identity from your work, what happens when that work goes away? Moreover, how do we reconcile the advice we hear from everyone from Steve Jobs to Steve Aoki to “follow our passion” (and, in case it wasn’t clear, monetize it) with t ... Show More
54m 48s
May 2021
Purpose, Passion, & Curiosity
Ever feel like there is something wrong with you because you can't figure out that one great passion that lights your soul on fire? Or do you find yourself feeling directionless and purposeless as you walk in and out of work each day? Well, this week, Kat, (@kat.defatta) is takin ... Show More
32m 54s
Jul 2024
MOMENT 16: Unlock Intense Focus & Achieve Extraordinary Results | Cal Newport
<p>Do you get caught up doing ‘busy work’, instead of engaging in the deep, meaningful work that actually moves the needle?</p><br><p>In this inspiring moment, bestselling author and professor of computer science Cal Newport shares the life-changing distinction between “deep” and ... Show More
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