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Have you ever found yourself deep in “The Pit” where the mere thought of going back to work triggers an existential crisis? You wonder if your current job is the right choice. Sometimes, all it takes are a few adjustments to the current job and you'll feel fully refreshed and stoked to tackle that next shift. It may also, however, be time for The Trade.

In this episode, we delve into the critical juncture many professionals, particularly physicians, find themselves in when their once-aspired career paths no longer bring fulfillment. We tackle:

• Whether to deepen commitments to your current role or brave the uncertainty of switching careers
• What it means to tolerate another yesterday
• The silent tax paid by grinding it out
• The emotional and practical implications of making significant life changes
• How a well-cultivated professional identity can become an albatross
• A step-by-step guide on how to transition towards a more satisfying career

So, whether you're a physician on the brink, a professional in a pickle, or just someone who enjoys a good existential quandary with their morning coffee, tune in. Let's laugh in the face of the status quo and ponder if the grass is greener, or if it's just astroturf.

Guest bio: Lon Stroschein is the purveyor of the Normal 40 podcast and author of The Trade. In past career interactions, he was an aide to a US senator and brokered billion-dollar deals in the aerospace industry. He now guides professionals in finding their second-half stories. 

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We Discuss: 

• Do I double down on what I'm doing right now or consider making a career change?
• Tolerating another yesterday
• The Pit: A Signal for Change
• Recognizing and Overcoming the Tax of...