“I used to assume that what I value from work has to be set in stone. The more time goes on, the more I’ve realized how much [my work values] do – and really should – shift based on what’s going on in life.”
– Adrian Granzella Larssen
You’ve probably heard the old saying – “Find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” For years, conventional wisdom around that first part – finding a job you love – was to do something with purpose and meaning to you.
But as we re-evaluate how work is working in the wake of the pandemic, I wanted to ask a different question: What purpose does work serve in our lives? In other words, what do we want work to do for us?
Adrian Granzella Larssen was the first managing editor at The Muse, a website that helps people navigate their careers. So she’s facilitated a lot of conversations about work. But Adrian has also been on her own journey to define––and redefine––the purpose of work, both before and after her years at The Muse. With some surprising revelations along the way.
More About Adrian:
Adrian Granzella Larssen is the founder of Society, a creative content studio that partners with world-class brands to enrich people’s lives. Previously, she was the first employee of The Muse, where she built the publication and community from the ground up and garnered awards such as Forbes Top 100 Sites for Women and Top 75 Sites for Your Career. She’s also a brand and content advisor, a contributor to Fast Company and Business Insider, and a travel enthusiast.
Highlights
- What happened when Adrian’s dream job started to feel like the wrong place for her
- Why the purpose of work in your life does not have to be set in stone
- Tools Adrian uses to decide what she should do next in work and life
- How Adrian’s perspective on the purpose of work has changed since the pandemic began
- How being a business owner is different from what Adrian expected––and how she has crafted her business to better support the life she wants
- What to do if you feel stuck in a job that no longer supports the life you want
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (Bookshop.org affiliate link)
Oh William by Elizabeth Strout (Bookshop.org affiliate link)
Connect with Adrian: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn
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