Most people don’t love their jobs—and that’s not only normal, it might be healthier. Jay Schwedelson unpacks the toxic myth that everyone should “do what they love” and explains why chasing passion often backfires. He shares why he doesn’t love his own job (and why that’s fine), what actually matters more than love, and how redefining career fulfillment might be the smarter move.
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Best Moments:
(00:30) Jay admits he doesn’t love his job—and that’s more than okay
(02:00) Why “do what you love and you’ll never work a day” is terrible advice
(02:45) Chasing passion can ruin the thing you once loved
(04:00) What really matters more than loving your job
(04:45) The quote from Eat, Pray, Love that nails it
(08:00) Jay’s gym rant: mirror flexing, water jugs, and the unholy sin of not wiping machines
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