Passion vs. Paychecksciart0Sep 25, 20251 min readThe idea of being driven by a calling goes back centuries. It was the language used to describe religious people who were called to the priesthood. Today, millions of people in secular professions yearn to be similarly galvanized by their work.This week on Hidden Brain, researcher Jennifer Tosti-Kharas explores the immense power — and the downsides — of finding a job that gives you purpose.
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