Passion vs. Paycheck
Episode 53 min 25s

Passion vs. Paycheck

From Hidden Brain Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
The idea of being driven by a calling goes back centuries. It was the language used to describe religious people who were called to the priesthood — called, in effect, by God. Today, millions of people in secular professions yearn to be similarly galvanized by their work. This week, researcher Jennifer Tosti-Kharas explores the immense power—and the downsides — of finding a job that gives you purpose.

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