Busyness and the Reliance on Feeling Important

Many people have a reliance on feeling important, especially in today's disconnected world.
This feeling of importance is often tied to busyness and overworking.
Will Storr argues that true status is feeling valuable to others, not external metrics like followers.
Historically, people knew their value within their communities through contributions.
Modern society often lacks this sense of value, leading to overwork as a way to prove importance.
This reliance on busyness can be detrimental to health.

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