Episode
2035: [Part 2] I Was Never Really A Very Good Employee by Kevin of Financial Panther on Work Freedom
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- Apr 27, 2026
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- 427
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2035: Kevin reflects on why traditional employment never suited him, from struggling with meaningless assignments to feeling drained by inauthentic workplace personas and constant oversight. He reframes this not as failure, but as a mismatch, encouraging listeners to see that thriving often comes from finding environments aligned with autonomy and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://financialpanther.com/i-was-never-really-a-very-good-employee/ Quotes to ponder: "I think the difference is that when I was an employee, I didn’t control my assignments, which meant I had no power." "I hated having to put on this show. It might not seem like that big of a deal, but I found it tiring. It made me feel inauthentic." "It’s okay if you’re not that good at your job. It’s not a personal failing on your part." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices