• Norin@lemmy.world
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    19 hours ago

    Hard work feels great when it benefits you, your community, folks you care about, or even just real people.

    It feels fucking awful to work hard when the only people who will benefit are some rich assholes who exploit you.

    • Zink@programming.dev
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      14 hours ago

      Super well said!

      First, don’t get stuck in the mindset that hard work is only worthwhile when making money. You can work on things that directly enhance your life and those of the people around you and skip the medium of exchange entirely.

      Then, upgrade to the understanding that hard work to only benefit others can be the most rewarding yet.