3 important lessons when life and work get overwhelming (March 11, 2026)

I have been completely consumed and overwhelmed at work since the beginning of January.But today, I’m finishing the last of three really consuming projects.It’s a reminder to me of three critical lessons that are really helpful to keep in mind when life gets challenging.First,“this too shall pass.” Everything eventually ends and at that point you can catch up on sleep, relax, and so on, but the memory of what kind of job you did will always be with you.Second, to live is to work, and if we can learn to find meaning in that we will be so much happier.Last of all, work will always be a challenge because they don’t pay you to do things that are fun and easy. You only get paid to do things that are unpleasant or challenging or require unique, skills. The trick is to make sure you are willing to accept the trade-offs cost and benefits.Sending you all my love,Your #InternetGrandpa This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bradenbell.substack.com