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Why do we do hard things? Why do we have this urge — compulsion even! — to make things that have feeling in them?

Where does that come from? And what should we do with it?

I dive into these complex questions today on the podcast with my guest Raj Lulla.

Raj is a friend and author of the book the Caring Place. And this is the third episode of a build-in-public style series we've been doing on his book launch.

The topic is rich and relevant to anyone who's made something that matters, wants to make things that matter, or wants to make a difference in the world.

Listen in while we try to answer this difficult question: why do we do what we do?

Listen in here: https://themeaningmovement.com/hard-things​

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Things I'm enjoying

Here are some of the things I've been into recently:

This Section of the Newsletter

I started this section of the newsletter to bring some levity to my often heavy and heady content. And it has quickly become my favorite part to write!

It's just fun to share the things that bring me joy. In fact, it helps me think more about joy in my life every day as I'm collecting ideas!

USB-C Everything

We have a lot of devices at our house that need to be charged. Some take USB 2, USB C, Apple Lightening, Fitness Chargers, etc.

I got tired of dealing with knots of cables. I bought a bunch of USB-C cables and then adapter tips that fit everything. We keep the tips in a jar next to where we charge things. It's a small thing, but it makes me happy every time I don't have to keep fishing for cables to match the right format.

Barrett Brooks

I had Barrett on the podcast ages ago. He was the COO of Converkit at the time. Since he's been in a process of reinvention. He's a coach and writes a thoughtful newsletter on leadership and wellness. It's one of my favorites. Click below to try it out.
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(FYI: The description showing doesn't match his content. One of the products of reinvention! Give him a click. You'll like it!)

Barrett's Newsletter A newsletter for founders who want to make impact at scale and become the leader your team needs you to be My newsletter helps founders like you become the leader you're capable of so you can make the impact you set out to make. Each week I share exceptional essays from around the web, original essays from my desk, and my long-form interview podcast called Good Work -- all centered on reaching your potential as a founder and leader. I'm an executive coach to founders and creators using business to solve hard societal problems - lessons from my coaching work directly fuel the newsletter. Subscribe​

Question

I love sharing the things I'm enjoying. Are they helpful? Do you like this section of the newsletter?

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Anything great you've been enjoying? Hit reply and send it along! I'd love to know. Seriously.

Almost 8,000 people are getting this email, and I can count on one hand how many responses I usually get. You have the chance to change that! Hit reply. Tell me what's good!

Yours in meaning making,

Dan Cumberland

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