The Search

Résumé du livre

Bruce Feiler is the author of six New York Times best sellers, including The Secrets of Happy Families and The Council of Dads. He also writes and presents two primetime series on PBS, and his two Ted Talks have been viewed more than two million times.

Work is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by both uncertainty and opportunity, leaving individuals to navigate their own paths. Success today is no longer dictated by societal norms but by personal definitions, achieved through a three-step process of examining the past, present, and future. By reflecting on early beliefs about work, current priorities, and aspirations, individuals can uncover their true calling and align their work with their values. This journey involves understanding the ABCs of Meaning—Agency, Belonging, and Cause—and addressing six key questions (Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How) to craft a fulfilling narrative. Along the way, common misconceptions about work are challenged: the idea that a job defines identity, that career paths must follow fixed plans, and that individuals have only one job. Instead, work is fluid, shaped by "workquakes" that disrupt and redefine trajectories, and by the multiple roles—main jobs, side hustles, hope jobs, care jobs, and ghost jobs—that people juggle. Embracing this complexity is essential for growth and fulfillment, setting the stage for the next chapter of one's work story.

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