Yes, only in America …. going, going … all the time!!
Only in America do we equate workaholism with virtue and view time spent at the shore or in the mountains or in the desert as time wasted — as evidence of laziness. Americans feel guilty about taking time off and equate workaholism with virtue. That’s stupid.
~ William Falk, Why you deserve a vacation via theweekmagazine
Post inspired by the movie: “13 Conversations About One Thing“:
I’ve always thought of contentment
as a form of resignation.
Of accepting the status quo.
It means you’ve given up.
I’m not ready to surrender.
~ John Turturro in 13 Conversations about One Thing
Loved the movie. Here’s a trailer:
Sources:
- Find full William Falk article in The Week: Why You Deserve a Vacation
- Photograph: slepykot
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