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

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The Cult of Hard Work

This chapter examines the societal belief that equates hard work with moral virtue, revealing how this mindset can cause detrimental effects in personal and professional lives. It introduces the concept of 'workism' and emphasizes the need to prioritize meaningful productivity over mere displays of effort.

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