Shankar Vedantam recently hosted an informative discussion on why we work. In a dialogue on his NPR show Hidden Brain, he explored how we can shape our thinking about the daily grind and make work a more rewarding experience.
His guest, Yale psychologist, Amy Wrzesniewski, informed us that people who see their work as a calling are more satisfied with their jobs. They are more fulfilled with their lives, more engaged in what they are doing and tend to be better performers, regardless of what level of duty they do.
Listen to the audio recording below and find out whether you have a “job,” a “career,” or a “calling.”
Hidden Brain is hosted by Shankar Vedantam. You can find it on your local NPR station.
