Our beliefs leave an indelible mark on how we interact with others and our environment. Even when those beliefs aren't conscious.
Beliefs about quality of life are a whole other can of worms. Who gets to decide the relative quality of a life? Or what lives are worth living? And how do our beliefs about quality of life and worthiness impact the way interact with others and the way we treat ourselves?
In this episode, I reflect on how my beliefs about quality of life were influenced by my favorite Star Trek character, Data. I discuss technoableism, narratives of overcoming, and the unnecessary self-judgment we can put ourselves through on the path to becoming like everyone else.
Footnotes:
If you're a sci-fi nerd like me, check out my limited podcast, Strange New Work, wherever you listen to podcasts!
All new episodes of What Works are available in written essay form at whatworks.fyi
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If you’re questioning your relationship to work but finding it difficult to make lasting changes, I’d love to help.
I’m committed to helping you confront and deconstruct big assumptions that compete with your good intentions. And that’s exactly what we’re doing in my new 8-week cohort-based course, Rethink Work.
We’ll examine the beliefs, stories, and systems that keep us hustling—even when it hurts—so you can make changes that last and create a more sustainable approach to work.
EP 374: How do you measure quality time? with Elisabeth Jackson (Time & Money 3)
EP 373: Should we lower our expectations? (Time & Money 2)
EP 372: What Is Money? with Paco de Leon (Time & Money 1)
EP 371: How does emotional labor impact our work?
EP 370: What is the creator economy? with Gina Bianchini
EP 369: Do your goals make you a better person?
EP 368: What Does Growth Without Striving Look Like? with Rita Barry
EP 367: Moving Into A New Chapter with Darden Creative Founder Tamera Darden
EP 366: Unpacking Business Grief with Charlene Lam
EP 365: Asking Abundant Questions To Solve Business Challenges
EP 364: The Abundant Value of Virtual Assistants with Janice Plado Dalager
EP 363: Making The Hard Call With 90-Day Business Launch Founder Michelle Ward
EP 362: Debunking The Myth Of Scarce Attention
EP 361: Embracing Your Whole Identity With Coach & Consultant Angela Browne
EP 360: Slowing Down To Make Sustainable Choices
EP 359: Operating An Ethical Business With the ethical move Founder Alice Karolina
EP 358: Imagining New Ways To Work With Future Proof Skills Lab Founder Liz Wiltsie
EP 357: Building A Business Based On What Matters With Coach Mara Glatzel
EP 356: Creating A System Of Care
EP 355: Cash Flow Is A Feminist Issue
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