Very powerful thought. Real nice and unique. I've watched many Ted talks, this one does stand out in terms of the message you're trying to communicate and communication skills.
I struggle to separate a person’s identity from the work they do, yet I yearn to see beyond titles and roles, defining people by the essence of who they truly are and what genuinely matters.
The kind of job that a person ends up in is also relates to their identity - their identity leads them into the job, even if it's not something that they feel passionate about. There's something deeper behind them having that job, a person's story. Something like the message I've seen on someone's mug, I think it is: "I work hard so that my cat can have a better life." To see someone's identity past the work that they do, you'll have to learn about that person's story - and then you'll know how they ended up with that job. It feels like, for many things, there are many different ways to end up with the same result.
This is such an important topic Simone brings up. Finding that balance between work and personal identity is crucial for our well-being. I love the idea of creating time sanctuaries and focusing on what we enjoy beyond our jobs. Thanks for sharing these insights TED!
We all need this realization. It is equally or perhaps more important to connect with people other than work. Very well said 5:28 - 05:50. I strongly agree (and summary of the discussion is at): 06:39 - 06:45 07:36 - 07:47
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I completely agree that connecting with others beyond work is vital. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of nurturing our relationships and identities outside of our jobs. Your insights are truly appreciated
@ Haha! Nah, my work is to support others in this 🙂 While I also do lots of stuff I love that's not practical or work related (working for a loving doesn't mean you can't enjoy what you do)
Another important aspect of this is to work on personal development, improving yourself and becoming a person of value. Work is often like a conveyor belt. You are valuable because you are doing the mechanics to make the conveyor belt work. What are we if we are not on the conveyor belt? That is all that should matter the most.
Value for whom? Oneself or others? It's similar to his comment about doers who automatically go to the idea of achieving something for accomplishments' sake rather than looking internally and developing one's own sense of self.
Let us define timelines for work and take time out for our hobbies, sports, family and most importantly health. We often deprive ourselves of sleep because of work to make money and then we spend money to seek health.
for the longest time, i felt like i was just in the background while others stood out. nothing i did seemed to make a difference. then i found Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki, and it showed me how to harness my own energy. chapter 3 was the turning point-it made everything make sense.
What do I like to do? I like playing with my kids, watching cooking competitions, anything cake related, spending time outside hiking, fishing, etc, reading fantasy novels, learning new things with my kids, playing board games, watching funny or romantic movies. What do you like to do? :)
It's not universal in USA. I never even thought about work until I was in high school. I never even heard anyone ask anyone what they do more than a few times per year. The adults did too good of a job "protecting" me from adulthood. When I went to the high school class where you study jobs, I had no idea what any job title even meant. Luckily, I'm permanently disabled and won't ever have to work. But I didn't get sick until middle school, so that wasn't the reason.
Simone Stolzoff discusses the problem of defining oneself solely by work. He advocates for diversifying identity beyond jobs, creating time sanctuaries, engaging in non-work activities, and joining communities unrelated to careers to achieve a healthier work-life balance.
SHARE this idea at WORK, with everyone, and perhaps it might change attitudes. SHARE this idea with POLITICAL LEADERS, and maybe we can save the USA? ================================= tnx mch =====================
The career is most important thing for everyone is a capitalist lie. Career is work that has growth and ownership and job hierarchy is pyramid shaped: most people will not climbed up because there are simplify far fewer position each level up. Most people have a job and paycheck. If that apply to you, forget about your job once you hit your 8 hr/days.
It’s a good thing that the important species don’t consider such things. Ants,bees,earthworms on strike would kill us. Unlike us, those species actually offer the planet something of value.
i used to walk into a room, feeling invisible, no matter how much effort i put into being seen. then a friend recommended Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki, and everything clicked. there’s a part in chapter 3 where it talks about how your energy shows up before you do-it’s so powerful.
i always thought people who were magnetic just had a natural gift. but after reading Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki, i realized it’s all about the energy you project. chapter 3 was a game-changer-it taught me how to shift my vibe, and since then, i’ve noticed people reacting to me differently.
Thank you so much for having me, TED!
thanks that was a great talk
You've touched my soul, thank you 🙏🏻
Very powerful thought. Real nice and unique. I've watched many Ted talks, this one does stand out in terms of the message you're trying to communicate and communication skills.
I struggle to separate a person’s identity from the work they do, yet I yearn to see beyond titles and roles, defining people by the essence of who they truly are and what genuinely matters.
That’s beautiful. That intention means a lot
Ask all of the other species “who we are”. You’ll love the essence of the answer…lol! 😅
The kind of job that a person ends up in is also relates to their identity - their identity leads them into the job, even if it's not something that they feel passionate about. There's something deeper behind them having that job, a person's story. Something like the message I've seen on someone's mug, I think it is: "I work hard so that my cat can have a better life."
To see someone's identity past the work that they do, you'll have to learn about that person's story - and then you'll know how they ended up with that job. It feels like, for many things, there are many different ways to end up with the same result.
This is such an important topic Simone brings up. Finding that balance between work and personal identity is crucial for our well-being. I love the idea of creating time sanctuaries and focusing on what we enjoy beyond our jobs. Thanks for sharing these insights TED!
We all need this realization. It is equally or perhaps more important to connect with people other than work. Very well said 5:28 - 05:50. I strongly agree (and summary of the discussion is at):
06:39 - 06:45
07:36 - 07:47
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I completely agree that connecting with others beyond work is vital. It's a powerful reminder of the importance of nurturing our relationships and identities outside of our jobs. Your insights are truly appreciated
Absolutely! Reclaiming your life is all about taking control and making moves that feel right for you.
This is exactly what I made my life's work about 9 years ago. I'm so glad to see people spreading this message, independently of each other ❤
So, in a way, you could say you failed at your own job. Because it's your life's WORK. Get it? 😂😂
@ Haha! Nah, my work is to support others in this 🙂 While I also do lots of stuff I love that's not practical or work related (working for a loving doesn't mean you can't enjoy what you do)
Another important aspect of this is to work on personal development, improving yourself and becoming a person of value. Work is often like a conveyor belt. You are valuable because you are doing the mechanics to make the conveyor belt work. What are we if we are not on the conveyor belt? That is all that should matter the most.
Value for whom? Oneself or others? It's similar to his comment about doers who automatically go to the idea of achieving something for accomplishments' sake rather than looking internally and developing one's own sense of self.
Omg!!! I LOVED every word of this Ted talk!! It really resonated with me, and opened up my perspective of being a worker.
If you don't consider work as everything but just a part of life, then it is important to have a balanced life!
Let us define timelines for work and take time out for our hobbies, sports, family and most importantly health. We often deprive ourselves of sleep because of work to make money and then we spend money to seek health.
A Wonderful Talk! Thank you ❤
Wonderfully refreshing perspective on work/life.
Great topic - very important in the modern society
for the longest time, i felt like i was just in the background while others stood out. nothing i did seemed to make a difference. then i found Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki, and it showed me how to harness my own energy. chapter 3 was the turning point-it made everything make sense.
it can truly be enlightening!
What do I like to do? I like playing with my kids, watching cooking competitions, anything cake related, spending time outside hiking, fishing, etc, reading fantasy novels, learning new things with my kids, playing board games, watching funny or romantic movies. What do you like to do? :)
I usually play badminton after work. It's very fun, healthy and reduce stress well.
Listen. Learn. Very good video.
well said !!!
I’m a fundamentalist nihilist. Freedom from opinion is the ultimate goal.
Work sucks. Can’t stand small talk because it always revolves around jobs. Tell me about your passions and hobbbies don’t talk about work.
It surprising to me that people need to be reminded to do this.
Trank you! My friends.
Great
It's a very cultural thing, and it's true that in America, what do you do in life aka work, is always the first question
It's not universal in USA. I never even thought about work until I was in high school. I never even heard anyone ask anyone what they do more than a few times per year. The adults did too good of a job "protecting" me from adulthood. When I went to the high school class where you study jobs, I had no idea what any job title even meant. Luckily, I'm permanently disabled and won't ever have to work. But I didn't get sick until middle school, so that wasn't the reason.
This is all good... How to work less when management is asking us to always do more and more each year? 😢
Published on a Monday. The nerve 😅.
Simone Stolzoff discusses the problem of defining oneself solely by work. He advocates for diversifying identity beyond jobs, creating time sanctuaries, engaging in non-work activities, and joining communities unrelated to careers to achieve a healthier work-life balance.
In India, we are asked to "Don't stare at your wife, work 100 hours and on Sundays too!"
don't believe me? look it up
SHARE this idea at WORK, with everyone, and perhaps it might change attitudes.
SHARE this idea with POLITICAL LEADERS, and maybe we can save the USA?
================================= tnx mch =====================
Also, share at SCHOOLS
I'm a lost cause but it sounds nice for other people lol !
The career is most important thing for everyone is a capitalist lie. Career is work that has growth and ownership and job hierarchy is pyramid shaped: most people will not climbed up because there are simplify far fewer position each level up. Most people have a job and paycheck. If that apply to you, forget about your job once you hit your 8 hr/days.
It’s a good thing that the important species don’t consider such things. Ants,bees,earthworms on strike would kill us.
Unlike us, those species actually offer the planet something of value.
A good talk, but this share of it is badly titled. I detected negligible "How"
How do we reclaim our life from religion? Because I don't wanna hear about religion. I don't wanna hear about judaism.
Someone asked King Charles and he said he wanted to be a house plant.
i used to walk into a room, feeling invisible, no matter how much effort i put into being seen. then a friend recommended Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki, and everything clicked. there’s a part in chapter 3 where it talks about how your energy shows up before you do-it’s so powerful.
You have lost the dedication of the youth a long time ago. Non serviam.
i always thought people who were magnetic just had a natural gift. but after reading Magnetic Aura by Takeshi Mizuki, i realized it’s all about the energy you project. chapter 3 was a game-changer-it taught me how to shift my vibe, and since then, i’ve noticed people reacting to me differently.