“Working to live beats living to work”
Agree
- Work is means not the end
- Life experiences matter most
- Balance prevents burnout and regret
- Family and passions need time too
- Identity beyond career is healthier
Disagree
- Passion for work is legitimate purpose
- Career ambition drives civilization forward
- Meaningful work is living fully
- False binary - can love work and life
- Work creates identity and community
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