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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 33 MIN

E2: I don't want to work. Why work sucks!

from Work Sucks, But I Like It · host Tony Tenaglier

Let’s face it—work can often feel like a grind. Repetitive tasks, endless meetings, and a lack of meaning can leave you feeling stuck and uninspired. But what if there’s a way to shift your mindset and transform even the most mundane work into something fulfilling?In this episode, host Tony Tenaglier explores the paradox of work: how it can feel draining and yet be a powerful source of joy, flow, and purpose. Drawing on the psychology of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of flow—that state of deep focus and immersion—Tony breaks down why we get caught in the monotony and how we can break free and find more happiness.You’ll learn why many people prefer leisure over work, even when work has the potential to be just as rewarding, and how to reframe your approach so that daily tasks become opportunities for satisfaction and growth. From practical tools to shift your experience to insights on how organizations can foster intrinsic motivation and collaboration, this episode offers a roadmap to not just survive your job—but truly thrive in it.Whether you're stuck in routine or seeking more meaning in your 9-to-5, tune in to discover how work doesn't have to suck—and how it might just become something you look forward to.Support the showWant to find out more? Check out the website:www.worksucksbutilikeit.com

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Let’s face it—work can often feel like a grind. Repetitive tasks, endless meetings, and a lack of meaning can leave you feeling stuck and uninspired. But what if there’s a way to shift your mindset and transform even the most mundane work into something fulfilling? In this episode, host Tony Tenaglier explores the paradox of work: how it can feel draining and yet be a powerful source of joy, flow, and purpose. Drawing on the psychology of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of flow—that state o...

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