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Episode 1344:

Carl Pullein highlights the pitfalls of Silicon Valley's grueling work culture in his article, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance. Pullein underscores the necessity for meaningful personal development and health preservation, warning against the dangers of letting work consume life. He advocates for the development of healthy habits, adequate rest, and prioritizing personal relationships over professional gains.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/why-your-work-life-should-never-be-built-on-the-silicon-valley-model/31/7/2019

Quotes to ponder:

"Work is something we need to keep us mentally healthy. It gives us a purpose and a reason to get out of bed in the morning."

"Our creative ideas do not come from sitting in front of a computer screen twenty hours a day dealing with the same issues."

"You will never improve your skills doing the same stuff every day over long periods."

Episode references:

Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us by Dan Lyons: https://www.amazon.com/Lab-Rats-Silicon-Valley-Miserable/dp/031656186X

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