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Are You Living a Fulfilled Work Life? Answer These 3 Questions to Get Clarity and Confirmation on Your Next Steps

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Dear Real Academics,  Are you living a fulfilled work life?  I’ve seen people use this logic on social media: We live in a burn-out culture. Therefore, we should  do the minimum required of us at work.  That sounds like a sad way to live out my work life.  To be clear, I’m not advocating burning out in your work life. Nor am I advocating mediocracy. I AM advocating thriving in your work life. [Disclaimer: This post is not about self or time management. These are important concepts. There is no shortage of helpful books and podcasts on the topic. This post is about taking a step back and reflecting on the “bigger picture” regarding fulfillment at work].  If you want to thrive in your work life as an alternative to sad mediocrity or unhealthy burn-out, read on to start taking steps in the right direction:  (1) Answer: What does a fulfilled life mean for you?  A career coach I respect, Ken Coleman , defines a fulfilled life as… “being the person yo...