What is work that matters?
Work that matters is any activity that moves you towards a goal or higher purpose. Whatever that goal or higher purpose means is subjective to you. But to work well, you have to do work that matters. In a job environment, that looks like working hard to become better at your job, earn a bonus, or increase your salary. That work matters because it moves you towards a desired destination. Something other than the work in itself.
How many times do we spend time doing meaningless work? Doing work that does not aid us or make us better in any aspect? Meaningless work could be chasing fleeting impulses or diving into trivial research to procrastinate.
As you work this week, remember to spend your energy and focus on work that matters. Only meaningful work propels you toward your goals and confirms you’re investing time wisely.
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