Life’s Meaning Outside of Work - Simone Stolzoff
08/15/24 • 61 min
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In this episode of Deep Dive, I sit down with Simone Stolzoff to explore how work and identity often intertwine, and why it’s essential to find meaning beyond just a job. We talk about the importance of investing in different areas of life, setting realistic expectations for work, and finding fulfilment outside of the career. Tune in for practical tips on how to diversify your identity, prioritise what truly matters, and embrace a balanced approach to life. 🙂
(00:00) Intro
(03:15) Work and Identity
(05:04) The Risks of High Expectations for a Dream Job
(08:24) Investing in Multiple Identities
(12:36) Finding Meaning Outside of Work
(18:41) Evergreen Characteristics
(28:02) Investing in Physical Health
(31:28) Developing Identities That Are Valuable to You
(32:59) The Fulfillment of Work as a Means to an End
(34:24) The Pressure to Find a Dream Job
(44:31) Diversifying Your Identity Beyond Work
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In this episode of Deep Dive, I sit down with Simone Stolzoff to explore how work and identity often intertwine, and why it’s essential to find meaning beyond just a job. We talk about the importance of investing in different areas of life, setting realistic expectations for work, and finding fulfilment outside of the career. Tune in for practical tips on how to diversify your identity, prioritise what truly matters, and embrace a balanced approach to life. 🙂
(00:00) Intro
(03:15) Work and Identity
(05:04) The Risks of High Expectations for a Dream Job
(08:24) Investing in Multiple Identities
(12:36) Finding Meaning Outside of Work
(18:41) Evergreen Characteristics
(28:02) Investing in Physical Health
(31:28) Developing Identities That Are Valuable to You
(32:59) The Fulfillment of Work as a Means to an End
(34:24) The Pressure to Find a Dream Job
(44:31) Diversifying Your Identity Beyond Work
🔗 CONNECT WITH SIMONE
🔗 CONNECT WITH ALI
💻 Website
📄SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT
Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor
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If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/deep-dive-with-ali-abdaal/
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(00:00) Intro
(01:41) The Path to $10,000 a Month
(02:38) Solving Existing Problems vs. Creating New Ideas
(03:36) The Pros and Cons of Online Communities as a Business Model
(05:30) Different Types of Online Communities
(09:45) Why People Pay for Online Communities
(12:05) Peer Communities: Low-Ticket Value from Connection
(15:18) Proximity Communities: High-Ticket Value from Close Relationships
(21:32) Community-Powered Courses
(24:21) Transformational Communities
(27:42) The Challenges
(29:36) The Reality of Building and Monetising Online Communities
(37:18) Designing the Offer
(37:48) The Power of Accountability
(45:00) Value-Based Pricing and Transformation
(54:36) Navigating the Emotional Aspects of Pricing
(58:18) Aligning Incentives with Recurring Revenue
(01:02:06) Different Pricing Models for Different Audiences
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(00:00) Known Costs with Unknowable Benefits
(07:11) Overcoming Short-Term Bias
(13:25) The Timing of Life Decisions
(25:13) The Value of Standing Social Events
(38:22) Trusting Your Negative Gut
(41:11) The Allure of Money
(42:07) The Dangers of Being Driven by Money
(43:54) Choosing Long-Term Fulfillment over Short-Term Wins
(50:35) Balancing Work and Passion in a Daily Routine
(01:01:55) The Power of Infinite Games
(01:17:54) Crypto Confidential: A Thrilling and Educational Journey
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Visit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/
🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST
Deep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Want to start your own podcast? We use Transistor! https://go.aliabdaal.com/transistor
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