Ep 161. Tom Rath: Life's Great Question Work and Life with Stew Friedman

Bestselling author Tom Rath has a new book, Life’s Great Question: Discover How You Contribute to the World. He is a researcher who has spent the past two decades studying how work can improve human health and well-being. His 10 books have sold more than 10 million copies, making him the #1 bestselling author of non-fiction books in history. Tom’s first book, How Full Is Your Bucket?, was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller and led to a series of books and activities for kids that are used in classrooms around the world. His StrengthsFinder 2.0 is Amazon’s top selling non-fiction book of all time. Tom’s other bestsellers include Strengths Based Leadership, Wellbeing, Eat Move Sleep, and Are You Fully Charged? Each copy of Life’s Great Question has a unique access code to Contribify.com, and after taking the online inventory, readers discover the top three areas where they have the most potential for contribution.
In this episode, Stew and Tom discuss the importance for one’s own health and well-being on being focused on how you can help others and contribute to the greater good, which is, perhaps, a more effective way to think about career choices than single-mindedly pursuing your passion.  They talk, in practical terms, about the distinction between “eulogy values” and “resume values” and the many benefits that obtain from prioritizing the former. Tom describes a simple method for how to assess your own particular inclinations as a contributor. The non-linear form of successful careers -- a crucial piece of advice, especially for those just starting out -- is illustrated with snippets of their personal histories.  


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