29. We believe in nothing, Lebowski!

We’ve all been there. After having to answer the same silly question again, or having to correct the same person again, or getting the same urgent request at the last minute again, you realize there is no point to any of this. Why are you even trying?Before you go and pee on your co-worker’s rug, there is still hope. The path to work nihilism is slow and painful. We all had grand plans and huge, ambitious goals for our careers. None of us set out to be a work nihilist. Like stress, it sneaks up on you. It happens slowly over years, then comes crashing down upon us all at once. Luckily, we can keep an eye out for some signs that we’re heading towards the dark side and use a few techniques to remind us that what we’re doing really is important, and we are making an impact.Topics:• 04:24 – How do we end up as work nihilists?• 06:32 – This doesn’t only happen in big corporate environments• 07:46 – Sometimes work Nihilism comes and goes. Why?• 08:15 – Knuckleheads gonna knucklehead• 09:07 – Focus on the smaller things you can control• 10:36 – Knuckleheadednesss is a group affliction• 11:45 – Try to divide and conquer to change a culture• 15:13 – Write down all your accomplishments that day to motivate you• 21:31 – Some things to look out for• 25:48 – What can we learn from The Borg?• 30:03 – When you start to ask “What’s the point of all this?”• 35:25 – What can we delegate so we can focus on what we love?Helpful Links:• My political awakening | I know I’ve changed• We believe in nothing, Lebowski!• On TikTok, Grimes Pitches Fully Automated Luxury Communism—– Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed today’s episode. If you liked what you heard, be sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a comment and a five-star review. It helps us out a ton. If you haven’t already, sign up for our email list. We won’t spam you. Pinky swear. • Check out our website • Follow us on twitter • Find us on Facebook • Subscribe on Google Podcasts • Subscribe on Apple Podcasts • Subscribe on Spotify • Subscribe on Stitcher