David Robson is an award-winning science writer, and author of <a href='https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-intelligence-trap/david-robson/9781473669857'>The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your thinking and make wiser decisions</a>. He&apos;s also written an upcoming book, <a href='https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-expectation-effect/david-robson/9781838853266'>The Expectation Effect</a>. We had a fascinating conversation with David about both his career, and some of the mistakes smart people make that stop them finding the right work. We asked him questions like:<ul><li>What are the traps that stop us thinking creatively about what the right work is for us?</li><li>How might focusing on promotion or traditional ideas of career development stop us finding work that fulfils us?</li><li>Is ‘finding your passion’ a realistic route to success in work?</li></ul>Follow us on <a href='https://twitter.com/TheRightWork'>Twitter</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/therightwork/'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-right-work-podcast'>LinkedIn</a>.

S2 Ep 3. What the right work means for different generations with Dr Eliza Filby (Generations expert and historian)

Listen for inspiration, ideas and tools to help you find #TheRightWork. Most people, if they’re honest, feel unsatisfied with their jobs. Lots of people don’t know what they want to do with their lives, or how to get there, especially at an uncertain time like this. We talk to people with unique perspectives and ideas on finding #TheRightWork. We extract their most useful insights, practical tools and best advice. Join us as we ask big but important questions like: How do you find the right work for you? Is it realistic to try and find ‘the right work’ in a post-Covid world? How do you know what ‘the right work’ looks like?