Thanks, Dave! I love that you brought this up during Career Week. I’ve found that regularly tapping into my gratitude for getting to work on high-impact projects not only strengthens my own “why”, but also inspires others—several peers have told me they’re now taking concrete steps to increase their impact. Some ask me if working on such heavy topics is depressing, and I tell them I personally find much more hope & optimism by contributing as opposed to fretting about them without taking action. Our gratitude creates a positive spillover effect, encouraging more intentional helpers. EA isn’t a monolith, and it’s wonderful to see this ethos celebrated alongside the rigorous analytical thinking our community values.
Thanks, Dave! I love that you brought this up during Career Week. I’ve found that regularly tapping into my gratitude for getting to work on high-impact projects not only strengthens my own “why”, but also inspires others—several peers have told me they’re now taking concrete steps to increase their impact. Some ask me if working on such heavy topics is depressing, and I tell them I personally find much more hope & optimism by contributing as opposed to fretting about them without taking action. Our gratitude creates a positive spillover effect, encouraging more intentional helpers. EA isn’t a monolith, and it’s wonderful to see this ethos celebrated alongside the rigorous analytical thinking our community values.