--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ..it's not how much you work, but how…" description: "\"“..it's not how much you work, but how working so much makes you feel that counts. And how I felt was iserable.”\" — Jonathon Lazear" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d1/jonathon-lazear-250125_work_it-s-not-how-much-you-work-but-how-worki_1951950.jpg" --- # ..it's not how much you work, but how working so much… ![“..it's not how much you work, but how working so much makes you feel that counts. And how I felt was iserable.” quote by Jonathon Lazear](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d1/jonathon-lazear-250125_work_it-s-not-how-much-you-work-but-how-worki_1951950.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d1/jonathon-lazear-250125_work_it-s-not-how-much-you-work-but-how-worki_1951950.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d1/jonathon-lazear-250125_work_it-s-not-how-much-you-work-but-how-worki_1951950.jpg) > ““..it's not how much you work, but how working so much makes you feel that counts. And how I felt was iserable.”” [Jonathon Lazear](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jonathon-lazear/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Work intensity matters less than how it feels; personal satisfaction supersedes effort **In simple terms:** Feeling counts more than effort; seek meaningful work Key Takeaway Prioritize fulfillment over mere busyness Themes work well‑being effort emotion productivity Mood reflective thoughtful Type Feel:1 Work:1 Makes Feel:0 Feel Counts:0 Felt Iserable:0 Counts Felt:0 When to use this quote - job selection - career counseling - personal development Key Concepts psychology motivation human resources Questions to Reflect On - What work makes you feel alive? - How do you measure job satisfaction? 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