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		hhsuey on March 22, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Cultivate the Skill of Undivided Attention, or “De... "why does our team exist" is a rabbit hole for me. It goes to "why does our company exist" to "why does this industry exist" and "what am i doing with my life" and why does any of this matter".

undergrowth54 on March 22, 2020 [–]

Right. At an individual contributor level, you should be able to

1) ask your manager what the team's responsibilities are.

2) hear why the company exists at every quarterly meeting.

"should"

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