Can Work Be More Significant and Enjoyable? Yes, If You Find What You Value

Jonas Ressem
Nov 7 · 5 min read

There’s a controversial singer form my neighboring town that sings, “the happiness of life is placed in work.”

He’s mostly right though. There’s a lot of happiness to be found in work. And given that we spend countless hours doing it, we’re lucky that it is.

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Jonas Ressem

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Psychology-writer from Norway. Interested in meaningful living and positive impact-making. Author of ‘Nine Notes.’ http://jonasressem.com

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