Atypical Blabber: Recent Episodes
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A candid and hopefully nuanced exploration of life, work, and meaning through the lenses of an optimistic cynic and his diverse, and opiniated, friends. Visit us on atypicalblabber.com to read articles ahead of recorded podcast releases!
It seems these days that everyone is fringing on a state of depression. But is it really all that bad to have depressive bouts, and what differentiates it from actual depression? More importantly, how can we deal with depressive feelings? This week's readthrough episode takes takes an alternative view at what depressive bouts can mean for us and how it these traditionally loathed feelings actually be played to our advantage.
If you enjoyed this episode and can't wait for more, other articles can be found on atypicalblabber.com Also, stay tuned for our discussion series where we critique and casually discuss each article published which are released 1-2 weeks after each readthrough series is posted.
What is it like to make an early career switch to software engineering without any prior background? Does life become more meaningful? We spoke with two budding programmers to understand why they changed paths, what it takes to transition, and how we can all better define meaning in our work.
It seems these days that every other disgruntled employee dreams of quitting their jobs to become a programmer. But is the grass on the other side really all that green and fresh? This week's readthrough episode takes a jab at the hype around software engineering transitions. Let's consider if such careers are really more meaningful.
If you enjoyed this episode and can't wait for more, other articles can be found on atypicalblabber.com Also, stay tuned for our discussion series where we critique and casually discuss each article published which are released 1-2 weeks after each readthrough series is posted.
Is meaning and happiness the same? How do you define what is meaningful in your life? In this episode, our resident writer, artist, and brand manager (an Atheist, Buddhist, and Christian) share some thoughts on the search for meaning in life.
The readthrough version - think of it as a mini E-book! - of our first article. In this episode, we discuss typical internal obstacles that blur the search for meaning and how we might overcome them.
If you enjoyed this episode and can't wait for more, other articles can be found on atypicalblabber.com Also, stay tuned for our discussion series where we critique and casually discuss each article published which are released 1-2 weeks after each readthrough series is posted.