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What does it mean?
Work becomes enjoyable when it reflects your personal ideas and creativity.
In plain terms
You will enjoy work if it lets you express your own ideas.
What can you take from it?
Align your work with your personal vision to increase enjoyment.

Where it applies

  • choosing a career
  • designing a project
  • motivating yourself

Putting it to work

  • incorporate personal ideas
  • seek creative freedom
  • align work with values

Questions to consider

  • How can you inject your own ideas into your current work?
  • What makes a job enjoyable for you?

Another view

Some roles may limit personal expression despite best efforts.

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