Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Do You Matter? The Question Behind Burnout, Loneliness, and Disconnection | John R. Miles - EP 829

October 6, 2026·23 min·4-min readnarrativeself improvement
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The episode introduces John R. Miles' new book, The Mattering Effect, which argues that widespread burnout, loneliness, and disconnection stem not from personal failure but from a systemic crisis of 'unmattering'—environments that prioritize utility over human worth. The solution lies i

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John R. MilesLinda HurtadoMick HuntSean Achor

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The Mattering Effectby John R. Miles

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