How to Survive Your Crappy Job | Tom Bilyeu AMA

TL;DR

Advice on maintaining motivation while working random jobs, developing passion, rebounding from negative feedback, and finding satisfaction in hard work.

Transcript

everybody welcome to another episode of AMA I'm your host Tom do you and I'm going to be taking your questions remember you can always submit them to connect at impact Theory comm without further ado the first question is from EJ I'm a musician and I'm trying to build a career from it as it is my what trying to build a career from it as it is my ab... Read More

Key Insights

• 💦 It's important to find ways to stay motivated and maintain a positive mindset while working in unrelated jobs to support your passions.
• 💨 Developing passion starts with finding something that genuinely excites you and finding ways to serve others through that passion.
• 🙈 Negative feedback should be seen as an opportunity for improvement and growth, rather than a reflection of your self-worth.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I stay motivated while working random jobs to support my music career?

Focus on the positive aspects of your job, such as the things you are learning and the people you are meeting. Look for opportunities to work in a field related to music if possible.

Q: How do I find my true passion and add value to the world?

Start with something that genuinely excites you and brings you energy. Focus on developing that passion and finding ways to serve others through it.

Q: How can I regain my momentum and sense of urgency after learning about the growth mindset?

Cultivate interest in the work you do and focus on building your skills. Identify the breaking point where working long hours becomes counterproductive and take breaks when needed.

Q: How can I rebound from a negative performance appraisal and feelings of inadequacy?

Use negative feedback as an opportunity to improve and develop resilience. Emphasize the development of skills and strive to become indispensable in your job.

Q: Why is dopamine released more often in activities that are not good for us?

Dopamine is released for activities that nature wants to incentivize, such as eating and reproduction. In a modern context, it's important to consciously develop discipline and value hard work and delayed gratification.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Advice for musicians: Focus on the positive aspects of your job while actively working towards making a living in the music industry.

• Developing passion: Start with something that genuinely excites you, and find ways to serve others through that passion.

• Rebounding from negative feedback: Use negative feedback as an opportunity to improve and develop resilience in order to achieve extraordinary results.

• Finding satisfaction in hard work: Build a growth mindset, establish a sense of identity around the work you do, and prioritize deep focus on tasks to enjoy the process of working.