Ever find yourself saying, "I don’t have time for this," as one more task lands on your already full plate? You’re not alone — but that statement may be hiding a deeper problem.

Welcome to the Work Sucks, But I Like It Podcast with your host Tony Tenaglier — PhD student in Organizational Psychology, Flow Coach, aerospace industry leader, and self-proclaimed "industrial athlete."

In this episode, we break down the illusion of busyness and expose the common trap of appearing busy while getting little done. I’ll share my personal system for managing time, priorities, and energy — including the wild, color-coded calendar that runs my life (yes, even naps are scheduled). We’ll talk about how to:

✅ Identify your “big rocks” and build your day around them
✅ Apply Flow Science to your workday for optimal engagement
✅ Manage interruptions like a pro — without losing your mind
✅ Stop reacting and start executing on what matters most
✅ Recognize when you’re “appearing busy” instead of being productive

Plus, you’ll get a peek into how I balance work, a PhD, yoga teaching, rock climbing, family/friends, and even a Lego city — and still make time for deep rest and recovery.

This episode is for anyone tired of running on the hamster wheel of modern work life, and ready to take the wheel back. Because time isn’t the problem. Priorities are.

🎯 It’s not about being busy — it’s about being fully engaged.

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In this episode of Work Sucks, But I Like It, host Tony Tenaglier explores the life of Chris McCandless — the man behind Into the Wild — and asks: Was he chasing meaningful work, or running from it? Through 6 key takeaways, we connect his journey to ideas from Thoreau and Viktor Frankl to uncover what his story can teach us about purpose, burnout, and the search for meaning in our own work lives.

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In this raw and reflective episode of Work Sucks, But I Like It, host Tony Tenaglier shares the pivotal experiences that reshaped his understanding of what work means—and what people truly seek when they clock in. It's not just about a paycheck. It's about purpose, value, and that deep sense of importance we all crave. From steel mills to leadership lessons, from being promoted to getting fired, Tony explores the uncomfortable truth about corporate culture, the limits of financial motivation, and the enduring human desire for meaningful work. If you've ever asked yourself, Why am I really doing this?, this one's for you.

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