Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The greatest reward is engaging in meaningful, demanding work.
- In plain terms
- Working hard on important things is the best thing life offers.
- What can you take from it?
- Find work that matters and put effort into it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes work meaningful to you?
- Are you doing something that matters?
Another view
Not everyone has access to 'work worth doing'.
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