October 17, 2025

177: Designing a Life That Doesn’t Need Escaping: LifeWork Design with Kason Morris

48 minutes

In this episode of the Modern Man Podcast, host Ted Phaeton speaks with Kason Morris, a strategist and author, about the importance of skills, story, and strategy in designing a fulfilling life and career. They discuss the concept of life work design, the role of AI as a partner in the workplace, and the significance of alignment over achievement. Kason shares insights on reinventing one's identity beyond job titles, emphasizing the need for adaptability and community support in personal growth. The conversation concludes with reflections on legacy and the lessons we can impart to future generations.

Takeaways

Your strategy should be driven by who you are as a person.

Skills, story, and strategy are essential for personal branding.

Work should be a tool that funds and fuels your life.

AI is a partner that can enhance human capabilities.

Balance in work and life is a false dichotomy.

Alignment with personal values leads to fulfillment.

Community and accountability are crucial for personal growth.

Unlearning outdated beliefs is necessary for progress.

Design a life you never want to escape from.

Legacy is about living purposefully and impacting others.

Chapters

01:02 – Introduction to the Modern Man Podcast
02:22 – Meet Kason Morris: A Powerhouse Strategist
03:51 – Defining Strategy: Skills, Story, and Strategy
05:25 – The Importance of Story in Life Work Design
09:39 – Transitioning Skills for Life Work Design
14:04 – AI as a Partner, Not an Adversary
20:34 – Alignment Beats Achievement
24:48 – Reinventing Identity: Letting Go of Titles
29:16 – Designing a Life You Never Want to Escape
35:40 – Legacy and Lessons for Future Generations

Morris’s Links

Website: kasonmorris.com

LinkedIn: kason-morris

Instagram:kasonmorris.official

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