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Season 4 of 92,000 Hours – Trust Episode Companion Questions/Reflection Worksheet In Season 4 of the 92,000 Hours podcast we take our central premise – that we spend the majority of our lives at work, and thus, should be intentional about ensuring that those hours are spent well – and give our listeners and readers

by Lexie Banks On 92,000 Hours, we explore how to find meaning, passion, and purpose in every aspect of our lives — in our homes, in our workplaces, and in our communities. Season three brought deep conversations with everyday people — our neighbors, our coworkers, our friends — to learn what really matters to them

Are you a “jump-in-the-hole” type of friend? If you wonder what that means, here’s some context: on the 92,000 Hours podcast, our guest Troy Hooton was asked what he is most proud of about himself as a human. His answer was that he is a “jump in the hole” type of friend. Then he provided

by Annalisa Holcombe, Founder of Connection Collaborative Grace . . . We hear this word a lot, and perhaps even more during the pandemic: “She handled it with grace.” “Give yourself some grace.” But what does that really mean? And what do the behaviors look like when we actually “do” grace? In a recent article,

We created the 92,000 Hours podcast to explore how we can bring our full, authentic selves to every aspect of our lives—at home, in our workplaces, in our communities, or even on the public stage. From resilience to belonging to courage, the second season of 92,000 Hours tackled some of the core values and barriers

During the summer of 2019, Annalisa Holcombe (founder of Connection Collaborative) was sitting in a hotel room preparing for her first interview for the 92,000 Hours podcast with her sister, Wendy Anderton. “I remember sitting in her hotel room and being really serious about this—and my awe that she was so ready to go,” Annalisa

As we reflect on a challenging and fearful year with COVID-19, we’re reminded that children’s stories offer important lessons about fulfillment. A favorite book from our childhood, The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister, demonstrates the power of gratitude.  In the book, a rainbow fish with shimmering scales refuses to help other fish due to their

A recent Harris survey found only 45% of workers report they feel satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs. And only 20% of people say they are passionate about the work they do every day. But in college classrooms and career counseling sessions, we frequently hear the question “What are you passionate about?” Motivational posters

““She’s one of us.”” I remember hearing this phrase like it was yesterday, even though it was decades ago. I happened to overhear members of a search committee speaking about a candidate who had just completed her interview. I also distinctly remember feeling uncomfortable. Why was I so uncomfortable? The statement seems innocuous. In fact,