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An unhealthy fixation on external rewards convinces many that hard work isn’t worth it. But it is.{ai:summary}<p>The author reflects on their upbringing in a rural, semi-nomadic community in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, highlighting the lack of modern amenities. They express pride in now calling America home, acknowledging the journey from their origins to their current life.</p><p>#culture</p>

Does Hard Work Pay Off?

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