05-03-2024
First Episode! The Creator Economy, Punk Rock Mentality, Corporate Culture | WSBW 01
In this episode, Zach and Jeff discuss their backgrounds and how they came up with the name 'We Should Be Working' for the podcast. They explore the pressures and uncertainties they face in their careers and the struggle to find their true paths. They delve into the grind and burnout of creative work, the soul-sucking nature of resumes, and the transition from punk rock to corporate culture. They also discuss the complex relationship with money and the importance of people in work. Overall, the podcast aims to challenge conventional notions of work and explore alternative paths to fulfillment. The conversation explores themes of growing up in poverty, the pursuit of the American Dream, the burden of responsibility, the grind of work, imposter syndrome and self-doubt, the dedication and sacrifices of successful individuals, questioning the traditional path, critiquing marketing and promotion in the online business world, struggling with self-promotion and undervaluing oneself, and future plans for the podcast. Thrash On!TakeawaysThe pressure to make money and find a 'real job' can lead to uncertainty and fear in career transitions.Creative work can be fulfilling but also exhausting, leading to burnout and mental health challenges.The traditional job application process can feel soul-sucking and dehumanizing, reducing individuals to products in the marketplace.The transition from a punk rock, DIY mindset to corporate culture can be disheartening and lead to a loss of passion and purpose.The relationship with money is complex, and finding a balance between financial stability and personal fulfillment can be challenging.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:26 The Name 'We Should Be Working'06:33 The Pressure to Make Money09:21 Rejecting the Conventional Path10:15 The Grind and Burnout of Creative Work13:41 The Soul-Sucking Nature of Resumes21:41 The Search for Fulfillment in Work23:35 The Complex Relationship with Money26:00 The Importance of People in Work29:22 The Stress and Responsibility of Work30:50 The Influence of Work Ethic31:20 Growing up in poverty34:09 The American Dream and high achievement38:45 The burden of responsibility39:43 The grind of work43:07 Imposter syndrome and self-doubt46:59 The dedication and sacrifices of successful individuals50:54 Questioning the traditional path53:13 Critiquing marketing and promotion in the online business world55:00 Struggling with self-promotion and undervaluing oneself58:16 Future plans for the podcast
Find Us:🎙️ Podcast Website: https://we-should-be-working.simplecast.com🖥️ Jeff’s Website: https://jefffinley.org📺 Jeff’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/jeff_finley🐠 Zach’s Website: https://fightingfish.studio