In this episode of The Long Game, Gregory Sparzo digs deeper into why so much modern work feels exhausting and strangely empty, even for people who are ‘winning’ in their careers. Building on the ideas from his book, Tragedy & Work, he explores how our institutions quietly drain meaning from daily labor and what it takes to reclaim craftsmanship, judgment, and dignity in the middle of bad systems. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything ‘right’ at work and still losing your sense of purpose, this conversation will help you name what’s really going on—and what can change.