17. YOUR JOB IS NOT THE SOURCE OF YOUR WORTH.

Your job is part of your story. It is not the source of your worth. In this episode, Dr. Mark Shaffer explores what happens when young professionals make their careers responsible for their self-worth—and how to build a steadier identity around values, virtues, and character. Drawing from Epictetus’s distinction between what is up to us and what is not, you’ll learn how internal authority helps you receive criticism, navigate setbacks, and pursue excellence without putting your worth on trial. You’ll also work through an honest personal inventory: “I am valuable when…” followed by “What happens to my relationship with myself when that condition is not met?” Because a disappointing performance review should give you something to work on—not an existential crisis with a company logo. Think clearly. Speak with weight. Act with integrity. If you’re just out of college or training, or in the first five years of your career, we made this episode to encourage you and equip you for growth and success. We hope you love it, Kings and Queens! Want to go deeper? Inside our Skool community, MEMO 02 explores virtues, values, and the Values Pyramid—helping you build your life on a foundation that holds steady when performance fluctuates. Heart, The Philosopher Kings Team Mark, Skylar, and Ricardo Join the Philosopher Kings community here: https://www.skool.com/philosopher-kings-82... For all things Philosopher Kings, visit: https://www.philosopherkings.net/