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Category: Livelihood
“It is more important to find out what you are giving to society than to ask what is the right means of livelihood.”
– Jiddu Krishnamurti
Livelihood is the monetization of our skills to earn the necessities of our life.
According to Wikipedia “Livelihood is defined as a set of activities essential to everyday life that are conducted over one’s life span.”
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How to Break the Circle of Money
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Why Work is Godliness?
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Who’s Responsible for Unemployment?
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Why Our Roots Beckon Us?
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Pursue Your Calling or Money?
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How to Be at Peace with Yourself at Work
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Why Most People Hate Their Jobs?
Did you know that most people in the world hate their jobs? Gallup’s World Poll says 85% of the workforce worldwide are not engaged at work and hate their work, especially their boss. Does it sound surprising? We spend about one third of our lives at work. Then how can we keep on doing things […]