Purpose Beyond the Paycheck: Surprising Sources of Meaning in Work
Week 2 | Tu, W, Th | Hultquist 201A | Ages 18 and up
This interdisciplinary course explores often-unappreciated sources of meaning and motivation across far-ranging fields, and pitfalls along the way. While acknowledging how work can bring you down, the focus is on psychological and spiritual drivers that lift you up. The course arises from the book Wellsprings of Work and applies to all types and stages of careers (early, mid, late, after), and spans philosophy, psychology, law, investing, religion and arts.
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If participants wish in advance to consider or gain an introduction to the course's subject matter and perspectives, they may wish to read at least portions of the book, "Wellsprings of Work," but that is not necessary.
Samuel Halpern
B.A., Brown Univ.; J.D., George Washington National Law Center; Jr. year abroad, London School of Economics; 35 years experience educating and guiding clients as President of investment advisory firm; currently, expert witness, Prudent Expert, LLC; Author, "Wellsprings of Work," including podcasts on sources of meaning and motivation in work; Chairman, Page County (Va.) Democratic Cmtee
