FAR OUT #4 ~ The Art of Work

Episode Description

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

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
www.krackatoa.com