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The Dangers of Tying Your Identity to Your Job
18:09 - 25:31 (07:22)
This podcast discusses the negative effects of tying your identity to your job, such as limiting your exposure to stimuli and developing an identity crisis when retiring. The dangers associated with equating self-worth with job performance are highlighted through experiences of successful people who have opened up to the podcast hosts.
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Despite the challenges with lacking knowledge on healthcare, startups still need to hire consultants to help them with their healthcare products.
18:09 - 19:59 (01:50)
Summary
Despite the challenges with lacking knowledge on healthcare, startups still need to hire consultants to help them with their healthcare products. However, there are instances wherein startups fail to cooperate after they have agreed to hire a consultant.
ChapterThe Dangers of Tying Your Identity to Your Job
EpisodeHigh Performance with Divesh Makan
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
People who have been in a single industry for a long time can experience an identity crisis upon retirement, as their sense of self-worth was tied up in their job.
19:59 - 22:05 (02:06)
Summary
People who have been in a single industry for a long time can experience an identity crisis upon retirement, as their sense of self-worth was tied up in their job. Additionally, some highly successful people may conflate their work with their identity, which can lead to personal difficulties later on.
ChapterThe Dangers of Tying Your Identity to Your Job
EpisodeHigh Performance with Divesh Makan
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The expectations of being a CEO can lead to a significant reduction in the amount of time spent on personal interests or other activities outside of work.
22:05 - 23:37 (01:31)
Summary
The expectations of being a CEO can lead to a significant reduction in the amount of time spent on personal interests or other activities outside of work. The perception of what makes a "real" CEO can also add to these pressures.
ChapterThe Dangers of Tying Your Identity to Your Job
EpisodeHigh Performance with Divesh Makan
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The innovative voice often gets killed before it reaches the CEO, and menial tasks can contribute to less innovative thinking.
23:37 - 25:31 (01:54)
Summary
The innovative voice often gets killed before it reaches the CEO, and menial tasks can contribute to less innovative thinking. Men tend to be worse about letting these tasks take over their time and push out creative thinking.