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Steve Jobs

03/08/08

@ Stanford

Your work will fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.

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Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

@ Stanford

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

03/08/08

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Dr. Anna Lembke

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People often mistakenly believe they need to find their passion to be happy, but engaging in the work that needs to be done can lead to fulfillment.

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Jordan Peterson

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The essence of a good life is to serve something greater than yourself, which can provide meaning and direction in your life.

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You have to really care about your work to produce great results; you can tell who is genuinely invested in their work.

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It's important to build something you believe in; if you're going to commit to a long journey, at least build something you really love to avoid burnout.

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Sam Altman

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Accomplishing big things requires a combination of focus, personal connections, and self-belief in the importance of your work.

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Go for freedom in your work; if you control what you work on, you can pursue what you love, leading to success and financial rewards.

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Elon Musk

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Aspire to do true work that is useful to as many people as possible. It's incredibly difficult to achieve, but if you focus on being useful, your probability of success is much higher.

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Tony Robbins

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The real question in life is what you truly want, and aligning your actions with that desire is key to fulfillment.

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Kevin Hale

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It's important to find joy in the work you do, even if it seems unsexy; the key is to make it your own and take pride in the details.