Project manager with an economics background — came across Stoicism while looking for more meaning in my work. Is this a common path?
Hi all,
I've been working in project management for a few months, with a background in economics. The work is fine but I've always felt something is missing, specifically, I don't feel like my work has a real impact on people's lives. That bothers me more than I'd like to admit.
I loved philosophy in school and recently started exploring it again as a way to develop personally, not professionally, just to live and think better. Stoicism keeps coming up in everything I read. The idea of focusing on what you can control, acting with purpose, and contributing to something beyond yourself resonates deeply with me.
For those of you who came to Stoicism from analytical or business backgrounds: how did it change the way you work and live? And where did you start?
Looking for honest experiences, not just book recommendations (though those are welcome too).
Thank you all!