Work Sucks, But I Like It
How we define work needs to change today. Work Sucks, But I Like It is a show that challenges the narrow way we’ve come to define work. Most people answer the question, “What do you do?” with a job title—but that barely scratches the surface of human potential. This podcast digs deeper as success in our work is not about good luck, it's good "skills".
Tony is a Quality Manager in the aerospace industry, columnist writer for Thermal Processing Magazine, and 500RYT Yoga Teacher. He is currently pursuing his PhD in I/O Psychology and is the author of "The Impression of a Good Life: Finding Your Song and Dance" and "Don't Let Life Pass You By: Win the Game of Work and Play".
Work Sucks, But I Like It
E43: Don't Be Your Best Self... Be Your Unique Self with Nicholas Kemp
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Ikigai isn’t just a trendy Japanese word. It’s the intersection of purpose, belonging, contribution, and awareness. It’s about balancing the intrinsic (meaning, fulfillment, joy) with the extrinsic (income, titles, recognition) components of work. It's beyond what coaches and leaders today are telling you, "be your best self". Instead Nick reminds us to be our "unique self" through Ikigai.
And here’s the twist Nicholas Kemp indicates you don’t just have one Ikigai. You can have many.
Connect with Nick:
https://ikigaitribe.com/
His upcoming book A Year of Ikigai
https://ikigaitribe.com/a-year-of-ikigai-book/
Want to find out more? Check out the website:
www.worksucksbutilikeit.com
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