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S3 E8: Striving Is Bad for Your Health
The Dream
The Perplexing Ending of the Legend of John Henry
This chapter explores the story of John Henry, a legendary figure in African American folklore, and how the ending raises questions about the negative consequences of striving too hard. Dr. Sherman James presents his hypothesis that excessive effort may not always be beneficial.
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