In this episode, we talk about the value of work with David Bahnsen, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, a wealth management firm based in Newport Beach, California overseeing $4 billion in client’s assets, David is also a thought leader, and author of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. David wants to challenge one of society’s most accepted myths: that success means eventually not working.
David makes a bold, and deeply personal case for why work isn’t just a way to earn a living, but a core part of living well. Drawing from his career in finance and his passion for theology, philosophy, and purpose, we discuss how our jobs can become powerful expressions of dignity, identity, and meaning.
We talk about imposter syndrome, identity crises, midlife pivots, and why so many people feel lost in careers that don’t reflect who they truly are. David offers a different way of looking at work, especially for those feeling stuck or pressured to “have it all figured out.”
We also get real about the unrealistic expectations placed on women juggling ambition, family, and careers.
Favorite Quotes from David:
“The dignity of work is completely egalitarian.”
“It is absolutely untrue that AI can ever replace virtue.”
