...why does business make so many bastards that much more bastardly...love that interlude concept...might even be good practice to do daily, hourly, right now....
Yes, hahaha, that's so true! So many bastards enabled to be even more bastardly. And I agree. - we should bake both small doses throughout the day/week, and longer interludes into the schedule. The insights are incredible.
Here to make bizterludes happen! I didn't know about that death... that's really, really horrible. What you wrote here, sparked by that, is something that needs to be more widely read.
I know the feeling of that inner fire dwindling to a flickering candlelight. Loved reading this, and definitely agree that there's a more balanced way to approach work that necessitates us asking the hard questions
Great job with this essay, Lavinia! As someone who hardly ever prioritized work (and made to feel guilty about it) it's nice to see more people acknowledge work doesn't need to define us.
It doesn't have to define us indeed. It _can_ define us, and it can be healthy, too, if it's intentional and well picked and involves a lot of alignment and agency and boundaries. But it doesn't need to :) Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and insights on this, Diana, highly appreciated!
"Our whole concept of self-worth is now deeply intertwined with work." - this line is so painfully true. I feel like it's the main reason we don't see humans behind our professional selves. I'm definitely still learning to see myself as "me" when I'm not working. Essays like this make me feel hopeful we'll all figure out how to perceive work as a part of life, not THE life itself.
Thank you for such an intimate take, amazing piece 🫶
...why does business make so many bastards that much more bastardly...love that interlude concept...might even be good practice to do daily, hourly, right now....
Yes, hahaha, that's so true! So many bastards enabled to be even more bastardly. And I agree. - we should bake both small doses throughout the day/week, and longer interludes into the schedule. The insights are incredible.
Loved this Lavinia! So good :)
I'm so glad to hear, Tommy! Thanks for taking the time to read & comment :)
Here to make bizterludes happen! I didn't know about that death... that's really, really horrible. What you wrote here, sparked by that, is something that needs to be more widely read.
Thanks, Becky! All help in sharing these insights much appreciated!
I know the feeling of that inner fire dwindling to a flickering candlelight. Loved reading this, and definitely agree that there's a more balanced way to approach work that necessitates us asking the hard questions
Ughhh the heart sinks with it as well, doesn't it? There is indeed! Thanks for reading, for the support and for all your insights, Michael!
Great job with this essay, Lavinia! As someone who hardly ever prioritized work (and made to feel guilty about it) it's nice to see more people acknowledge work doesn't need to define us.
It doesn't have to define us indeed. It _can_ define us, and it can be healthy, too, if it's intentional and well picked and involves a lot of alignment and agency and boundaries. But it doesn't need to :) Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and insights on this, Diana, highly appreciated!
Still can’t believe that Goldman story. Nice work surfacing it for more people 👌🏻
The whole thing is bonkers, isn't it?! Thanks for the feedback and for reading!
"Our whole concept of self-worth is now deeply intertwined with work." - this line is so painfully true. I feel like it's the main reason we don't see humans behind our professional selves. I'm definitely still learning to see myself as "me" when I'm not working. Essays like this make me feel hopeful we'll all figure out how to perceive work as a part of life, not THE life itself.
Thank you for such an intimate take, amazing piece 🫶