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Lisa W's avatar

During this whole Enough series, I have been reminded of a sign I took a photo of while traveling: "Just because you walked through the wrong door doesn't mean you have to stay in the wrong room." If nothing else, the last several years have slapped many of us to attention to realize this life-depreciating US work hustle isn't the only way to live.

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Tom Pendergast's avatar

Well, Rick (and Avon), that was really fantastic, and I probably say that because I relate to Avon’s dilemma so much. In fact, the way he framed himself as a problem-solver is really helpful to me, because one of the struggles I’ve had in my 3 years away from the conventional work world is finding problems that align with my interests, my intelligence, and my drive. I too care for a household with a spouse who is driven by a career (Sara’s is in art), but that problem is not complicated enough really, or I haven’t allowed it to be so. Anyway, great post and Avon thanks for sharing the depths of your thoughts about the pursuit of meaning.

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