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How to Navigate Career Uncertainty
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1:40:37 - 1:48:49 (08:11)

The speaker shares his personal experience on discovering what he wanted to do as a career by being strategic in quitting things that didn't work for him and trying out different things to find what fit.

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The journey to finding one's passion can be a long and ongoing process, often involving periods of self-discovery and trying out different professions and hobbies.
1:40:37 - 1:42:03 (01:25)
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Passion
Summary

The journey to finding one's passion can be a long and ongoing process, often involving periods of self-discovery and trying out different professions and hobbies. Despite societal pressures to have a clear career path, it's okay to take time to figure out what you truly love to do.

Chapter
How to Navigate Career Uncertainty
Episode
#491: Dr. Stefi Cohen — 25 World Records, Power Training, Deadlifting 4.4x Bodyweight, Sports Psychology, Overcoming Pain, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The way to find something you're good at is to assess your skills, talents, and passions.
1:42:03 - 1:43:20 (01:17)
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self-improvement
Summary

The way to find something you're good at is to assess your skills, talents, and passions. Go for the things that you truly enjoy, put in the effort, and you will reap the rewards.

Chapter
How to Navigate Career Uncertainty
Episode
#491: Dr. Stefi Cohen — 25 World Records, Power Training, Deadlifting 4.4x Bodyweight, Sports Psychology, Overcoming Pain, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
David Epstein discusses the importance of sampling in finding our strengths and not being afraid to quit for the right reasons, such as identifying something that we won't be able to overcome, versus quitting when we first encounter resistance which can discourage us from trying new things.
1:43:20 - 1:46:02 (02:41)
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finding strengths
Summary

David Epstein discusses the importance of sampling in finding our strengths and not being afraid to quit for the right reasons, such as identifying something that we won't be able to overcome, versus quitting when we first encounter resistance which can discourage us from trying new things.

Chapter
How to Navigate Career Uncertainty
Episode
#491: Dr. Stefi Cohen — 25 World Records, Power Training, Deadlifting 4.4x Bodyweight, Sports Psychology, Overcoming Pain, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The guest speaker discusses the importance of self-awareness in identifying strengths and weaknesses and shares his experience on time management for simultaneous pursuits of a doctorate, world records, and building a successful business.
1:46:02 - 1:48:49 (02:47)
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Self-Awareness and Time Management
Summary

The guest speaker discusses the importance of self-awareness in identifying strengths and weaknesses and shares his experience on time management for simultaneous pursuits of a doctorate, world records, and building a successful business.

Chapter
How to Navigate Career Uncertainty
Episode
#491: Dr. Stefi Cohen — 25 World Records, Power Training, Deadlifting 4.4x Bodyweight, Sports Psychology, Overcoming Pain, and More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show