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Passion vs. Paycheck

Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

September 22, 2025

Show Notes

The 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 — called, in effect, by God. Today, millions of people in secular professions yearn to be similarly galvanized by their work. This week, researcher Jennifer Tosti-Kharas explores the immense power—and the downsides — of finding a job that gives you purpose.
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