I’m unapologetically working hard.
Somewhere along the way, we started demonizing work – especially hard work.
And maybe we should rethink that.
Work isn’t the opposite of life (ie work-life balance); it’s a significant part of it. Instead of discouraging young professionals, we should inspire them to step out of their comfort zones. That’s where the magic happens.
Adding a side note: Some professionals are comfortable where they are and don’t want to change that—and that’s 100% okay. What we shouldn’t do is make those with big ambitions, which can’t be achieved without hard work, feel bad about it.