The Art of Work

Alasdair and Julie-Roxane discuss Jeff Goin's book, The Art of Work, and how they think about work these days.

Listen to this week's episode and explore:

• The difference between your purpose and your calling - 9.43


• Exercises for hearing your calling - 17.15


• The importance of apprenticeship - 20.32


• The myth that it should be easy - 24.04


• The art of painful practice - 30.44


• Julie-Roxane singing in French - 39.01


• The importance of rest - 44.21


• The "you'll just know" myth - 46.50


• Leading a "portfolio life" - 54.37

Mentioned in the episode:

• The Art of Work by Jeff Goins


• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck (Farnam Street gives a good outline of her book and the growth mindset idea here)


• Our favorite Indian incense (We also like their variety pack.)


• Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer


• Steven Spielberg: Listen to the Whisper


• Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford commencement speech


• Pardon My French with Garance Dore


• Outliers by Malcom Gladwell (10,000 hours idea)


• Anders Ericksen


• Yosemite retreat Julie-Roxane and Alasdair are hosting in July 2019


• Alasdair's 100% recycled greeting cards


• Alasdair's blog

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Credits:

Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonald

Outro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa

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