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What does it mean?
Public officials often dislike serving the public interest over personal tasks.
In plain terms
Public servants avoid working for the public.
What can you take from it?
Bureaucracy can prioritize tasks over service.

Where it applies

  • dealing with government
  • political office
  • community service

Putting it to work

  • question public official priorities
  • advocate for transparency

Questions to consider

  • Have you felt ignored by a public servant?
  • What motivates public officials?

Another view

Many public servants genuinely care about their work.

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