Discover why 87% of employees are disengaged and learn the six research-backed ingredients that create truly fulfilling work. Spoiler: it's not about following your passion or chasing money.

The research is clear: the secret to fulfillment isn't 'following your passion,' but rather getting good at engaging work that helps others. Passion often develops alongside success and contribution, not the other way around.
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco

Lena: Hey everyone, welcome to your personalized podcast from BeFreed! I'm Lena, and I'm absolutely thrilled to dive into something that affects every single one of us-finding real fulfillment at work.
Eli: And I'm Eli! You know what's fascinating? We spend roughly half our waking lives working, yet studies show that 87% of employees worldwide are disengaged. That's mind-blowing when you think about it. Today we're exploring what actually creates fulfillment at work, and trust me, it's not what most people think.
Lena: Exactly! We've got insights from some incredible research and books that completely challenge the conventional wisdom about dream jobs and career satisfaction.