#146 Separating Work & Identity - Simone Stolzoff on the myth of a "Dream Job," last-minute around the world trip, journalism, work, identity, writing his book, knowing when to quit, and the dangers of turning passion into a livelihood The Pathless Path with Paul Millerd

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Simone Stolzoff has worn many hats. He's worked as a writer, designer, and now, Author. He grew up with "four parents", each having a unique influence on him,  He grew up being told he could do whatever he wanted but realized there were assumptions behind that. Over the last couple of years, he's contemplated how we can design a life not centered around work (which obviously interests me as well) and has come to some interesting conclusions.
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Twitter: @SimoneStolzoffSimone's Website:  simonestolzoff.comRecent Essay On Work⌛TIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Intro

(01:46) - The scripts that Simone grew up with

(06:46) - Anis Mojgani, copyrighting and travel

(18:27) - Career & Journalism

(22:18) - Work, Passion, and Identity

(34:48) - Writing vs Selling a Book, Knowing when to stop

(47:51) - Work & Fear

(56:07) - Staying on the path


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