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One of my favorite quotes comes from the designer, Don Norman:

“It is by questioning the obvious that we make great progress.”

The topic of “work” is a well worn path. And your eyes are likely saturated with work-related content.

So if you’re looking for more productivity hacks, side hustle ideas, any other generic, recycled work advice… you should hit Unsubscribe right now.

What we’ll talk about here

But there are things about work that we don’t talk about all that much. Things like:

• Why does work, only work for some?

• Can everyone find meaning in their work?

• How do we make work, work for us?

My goal is to question the obvious about work. I do this by exploring stories across the vast landscape of work — my own and others. Through examining different perspectives, I hope I can help people find their place in the world of work.

People who like The Way of Work are looking for something different. They have deep questions and are sick of the shallow answers. They want thought-provoking and counter-intuitive, not surface level BS.

What to expect next

You can expect an email every week or two, but I’ll only hit send if it’s worth sharing.

Start reading one of my series from start to finish, or with one of readers’ favorites:

1. From early startup to $2B public company, what 12 years at Privia Health taught me

2. Unraveling the layers of working identity

3. The Value of Disappearing

4. Just Enough to Walk Away (how to find freedom faster)

5. Should you put off life for the future?

Thanks for joining me on this journey. It means a lot.