3/30/2023 0 Comments Trapped in the closet full![]() ![]() And yet he also had a driving sense of purpose. He was isolated, ill, unhappy with the politics of the time. “Beethoven was the greatest teacher we ever had,” Zander says, “writing the single most optimistic, positive piece of music ever written." The composer had contemplated suicide when he realized he was losing his hearing. I’m inspired by Zander’s 45-year quest to understand and interpret Symphony No. As a result, it’s a joy to speak with him. Whether talking about his work with the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra or his lifelong quest to understand Beethoven’s intention with the metronome in his ubiquitous Symphony No. (Zander has said he feels his job is to awaken possibility in others.) Now celebrating his 50th anniversary in leading the Boston Philharmonic, Zander remains a passionate student and teacher of music. Some of you may know Zander by his Ted Talk or his bestselling book with Rosamund Stone Zander, The Art of Possibility. The first is Ben Zander, the legendary conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, who will be performing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony at Carnegie Hall on Feb 26th. I spoke to two people this week who epitomize the kind of love for their work that many aspire to find. On a personal level, it’s also about finding growth, passion and meaningful work. Studies have also found who you work with matters more than what you do. The factors that fuel job satisfaction are much like those that make for a satisfying relationship: respect, shared values, communication, emotional connection, and a sense of shared purpose, among other things. On the other hand, expecting love can also stoke the kind of resentment that leads to quiet quitting and “ acting your wage.” The disappointment from feeling trapped in a loveless relationship with your employer can also lead to a messy public split. ![]() Enjoying a task doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be well-compensated for doing it. As author Sarah Jaffe noted in her 2021 bestseller, Work Won’t Love You Back, doing what you love can be a recipe for exploitation. Loving our jobs doesn’t always work out well. ![]() ( In keeping with the season, we’ll let that one pass without comment.) ![]() Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner once told me that the last time he “worked” was his final day of college because he never again had to do something he didn’t love. Love has become a gauge by which we’re now encouraged to also measure everything from cars to careers. ![]()
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