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What does it mean?
Tackling deeply meaningful work in adulthood offers unparalleled reward.
In plain terms
Working on what matters most to you is incredibly rewarding.
What can you take from it?
Deep personal meaning amplifies the reward of work.

Where it applies

  • job selection
  • project management
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • choose meaningful work
  • seek deep engagement
  • measure personal value

Questions to consider

  • What work feels most meaningful?
  • Why does it matter?

Another view

Meaningful work can be difficult and demanding.

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