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Seth Godin challenges life is short philosophy: stop wasting time just doing your job

The Mel Robbins Podcast · How to Build a Better Future: 2 Simple Questions That Uplevel Your Life Immediately · July 11, 2026
Seth Godin challenges life is short philosophy: stop wasting time just doing your job
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast
How to Build a Better Future: 2 Simple Questions That Uplevel Your Life Immediately
"Why don't we do work that's worth doing? Why don't we take a deep breath and say, life is really short. Why would you waste a minute or a day or a year just doing your job if you have any other option? I get it, I've been to places where people need to work today to eat tomorrow. But if you are not one of those people, are we making excuses about the system, or are we making the system better?"
Bestselling author Seth Godin challenges professionals to stop settling for mediocre work and raises the bar on what constitutes meaningful contribution. He distinguishes between those in survival mode and those with choice, arguing the latter have a responsibility to do proud, system-changing work rather than merely completing assigned tasks.
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