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#personal-fulfillment

This Working Life: 'I grew up in Tallaght with five brothers and a sister. There were no legal contacts in my family'

Positive outlook on life and work-life balance is essential to career fulfillment.

fromHarvard Business Review

How Leaders Undermine Their Own Authority

Joy in professional life stems from creative work rather than power or responsibility.

Women

fromFortune

Shannon Watts wants women to ask: 'What do I want?'

Shannon Watts advocates for women to prioritize their desires over obligations, emphasizing fulfillment over the pursuit of a singular purpose.

#retirement

Retirement

My dad is a retired FDNY firefighter, but hasn't slowed down one bit. He's shaped my own vision of work and retirement.

Retirement

When my husband wanted to retire early, I agreed to do the same. But I hated retirement life, so I went back to work.

NYC LGBT

I'm 93 and retired 20 years ago with $130,000. Despite deaths and new roommates, life keeps getting better

from24/7 Wall St.

Retirement

I've already hit 2x my retirement target, but a unique career opportunity is tempting me back - will I regret it?

Retirement

My dad is a retired FDNY firefighter, but hasn't slowed down one bit. He's shaped my own vision of work and retirement.

Retirement

When my husband wanted to retire early, I agreed to do the same. But I hated retirement life, so I went back to work.

NYC LGBT

I'm 93 and retired 20 years ago with $130,000. Despite deaths and new roommates, life keeps getting better

from24/7 Wall St.

Retirement

I've already hit 2x my retirement target, but a unique career opportunity is tempting me back - will I regret it?

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2 weeks ago

A former Singapore Airlines flight attendant started a food stall in 2017. Now, it's a 31-outlet chain featured in the Michelin Guide.

Mohammed Noorman successfully built a Michelin Guide-featured hawker chain from scratch after leaving his job as a flight attendant.

fromIndependent

4 weeks ago

'I may not have a joint bank account, but all my money is my own' - the financial perks of being single

Living alone has empowered me to take charge of my own life, make decisions that align with my personal goals, and live authentically without compromise.

Digital life

You Don't Owe Your Parents Your Life

Sacrifice debt pressures individuals to repay their parents' sacrifices, leading to a sense of emptiness despite conventional success.

Relationships

I became a lawyer because my mom wanted me to. I wish I had followed my dreams instead.

Pursuing passion over obligation leads to fulfillment and happiness.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Aaron Rodgers says joining Steelers is best for my soul' and reveals recent marriage

Rodgers' return to the NFL is driven by personal fulfillment rather than external validation, emphasizing a deeper connection to Pittsburgh.

UX design

fromMedium

Maybe you're perfect right now (as a UX designer)

Finding joy in work is crucial for satisfaction in UX design.

The concept of Ikigai helps connect love, skill, and purpose in professional life.

#work-life-balance

fromThe Atlantic

Bootstrapping

Dear James: I Miss Playing the Banjo

Mindfulness

Solutions From the New Book "The Art of Frugal Hedonism"

fromThe Atlantic

Bootstrapping

Dear James: I Miss Playing the Banjo

Mindfulness

Solutions From the New Book "The Art of Frugal Hedonism"

more#work-life-balance

Why Success Is Overrated

In a recent study, many Americans feel they require an unrealistically high income for financial security, yet true satisfaction comes from deeper, non-material pursuits.

Wellness

Retirement

I quit my full-time job to work as a freelancer. Making my own schedule means I get to live like a retiree in my 40s.

Leaving a high-pressure job can lead to greater fulfillment and work-life balance.

Creating a flexible freelance schedule allows for personal growth and enjoyment.

I left a corporate job to run a portable toilet business. Sometimes it stinks, but I love being the boss.

In moments like these, I wonder why I quit my corporate job to start a portable toilet company. But then, when I catch some fresh air and feel the sun on my skin, I realize how much happier I am.

Startup companies

Women

fromBuzzFeed

Older Women Who Never Got Married Are Revealing What It's Like To Be Single Later In Life

Personal fulfillment and meaning in life can exist outside traditional milestones like marriage and parenthood.

fromEntrepreneur

This Is the One Question AI Can't Answer For You | Entrepreneur

The meaning of life is subjective and based on individual desires.

Goals Are Not a Destination, They Are an Invitation

Goals help set our intention, but true fulfillment comes from engaging in the enjoyable processes along the way. The little moments create meaning, not just the finish line.

Mental health

How an American businessman lost his job and found himself in an old French vineyard

Corporate success can lead to personal dissatisfaction and panic attacks.

I asked 200 retirees for their best advice. The biggest tip had nothing to do with money.

Most young adults overlook retirement planning, focusing instead on immediate career goals, which can lead to regrets later in life.

fromtime.com

The Radical and Moving True Story Behind FX's Dying for Sex

The story of a dying cancer patient embracing her sexuality serves as a poignant reminder to prioritize life's pleasures.

Productivity

fromClickUp

Intrinsic Motivation Examples: Real-Life Scenarios for Success

Intrinsic motivation is crucial for achieving success and personal fulfillment.

Startup companies

I quit my Big 4 accounting career to fry chicken. Working in corporate is like being stuck in the matrix - I'll never go back.

Henry Lee left a corporate accounting career for a fulfilling life as a franchise owner, highlighting the joy of pursuing one's passion.

fromForbes

6 Ways To Align Employee Engagement With Organizational Success

Employee engagement has shifted from organizational alignment to personal fulfillment.

Employees seek relevance and purpose in their work rather than just productivity.

Online Community Development

I went into medicine to follow my parents' footsteps. I realized I needed a more creative career, and now I'm the CEO of a gaming company.

I had already spent nearly 12 years studying and practicing, but I realized in the grand scheme of my career, those years weren't that much compared to my future.

NYC startup

Why I quit my homestead dream just as farmer tradwives became mainstream

The author's homesteading journey began as a personal pursuit for fulfillment and self-sufficiency, not as part of a political movement.

Parenting

5 months ago

Taking care of the grandchildren? No, thanks: I love my obligation-free life'

Constance emphasizes personal fulfillment over societal expectations regarding grandmother roles.

Retirement

from24/7 Wall St.

5 months ago

I'm 25 and my parents passed leaving me $7 million - am I just wasting my time at my $90k per year job?

Alice is reconsidering her job as her capital gains significantly exceed her salary, presenting an opportunity for a life reassessment.