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Remember not to work harder than the people you're helping

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Bargepole45 · 16/03/2026 12:57

Just saw this and thought how true it was in so many aspects of life. I think it's a pretty good mantra to live by.

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ColdAsAWitches · 16/03/2026 13:05

Nonsense. Sometimes people need help because they can't do something. If they need help for some reason other than laziness, then there's nothing wrong with working harder if it will get the job done better, faster, etc. Living by your mantra is just laziness.

SleepQuest33 · 16/03/2026 13:02

I prefer to live by the following mantra: Whatever you do, always try your very best.