Striving Is Bad For Your Health
The Dream
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Challenging the Myth of Self-Made Success
This chapter critiques the narrative of self-improvement and personal responsibility, arguing that it often overlooks systemic issues like racism and sexism. It explores the implications of the American dream on individual aspirations while revealing the hidden costs of relentless striving and the belief in meritocracy. The chapter is punctuated by a performance of 'John Henry' by Harry Belafonte, which emphasizes themes of labor, struggle, and perseverance.
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