The Soul of Work

by S. Louise Underdahl


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Softcover
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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 01/05/2001

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5x8
Page Count : 320
ISBN : 9781587214387

About the Book

To better use the time we are given . . . to make the most of those shining moments. Challenge, inspiration, raison d’être.

Since the average individual spends most waking hours on the job, work presents unprecedented opportunities to better use the time we are given. Transcendent work negates the need to escape, eliminates the "I’d rather be sailing, skiing, golfing" mindset.

The soul of work lies in the enduring satisfaction which only personal growth through purposeful endeavor can provide. The transitory exhilaration of amusement cannot compare to the genuine fulfillment of meaningful, creative, and challenging work.

Transcendent work is the apogee of fun and the optimal use of those shining moments.


About the Author

I was first introduced to the concept of transcendent work by my family. My father, an aeronautical engineer, never lost his enthusiasm for working at McDonnell Douglas. My mother took pride in creating a beautiful and orderly home. My grandparents espoused a simple creed: "To rise each day and do one’s work is God’s greatest blessing."

Personal experience underscores the value and rewards of work. But, not all work is equal. Only transcendent work lifts the spirit and gives meaning to the vicissitudes and vagaries of life. This is, indeed, the soul of work.

I am fortunate to have found opportunities to utilize the academic training which took decades to complete: BA (English Literature - UCLA), MSLS (Library Science- USC), MPA (Public Administration - USC), and PhD (Public Administration - USC). My present position as Loss Control Coordinator in UCLA Medical Center’s Risk Management Department exemplifies transcendent work at its best.