So much of tech culture, which is increasingly pervasive in businesses across industries and geographies, rewards a relentless focus on productivity and work and hustle. Covered today in “Why are Young People Pretending to Love Work?" in the New York Times.
Hustle and productivity are a means to an end, not the end. You can work hard but let it be about something bigger and more virtuous. Let’s stop bragging about work and hustle.
Let persistent productivity and what you truly love be more about generosity and integrity.
That’s where the value is, and where the real meaning is. That’s what the best leaders cultivate in their teams.