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What I Got Wrong About “Hard Work” in My 20s (opens in new tab)

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When I was younger, in my 20s, I assumed that everyone was working "hard," meaning a solid 35 hours of work a week. Especially, say, university professors and professional engineers. I'd feel terribly guilty when I would be messing around, playing video games on a workday. Today I realize that most people become very adept … Continue reading What I Got Wrong About “Hard Work” in My 20s

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