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Does working hard really make you a good person? | Azim Shariff

TED Talks Daily

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Rethinking Effort: The Morality of Meaningful Productivity

This chapter explores the cultural misconceptions about effort and productivity in academic settings, using anecdotes to highlight the issues. The speaker advocates for a shift from valuing hard work to prioritizing meaningful contributions and tangible outcomes.

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