I enjoy hard work. I find happiness and joy in it. And I believe, without a doubt in my mind, those who feel the most fulfilled at the end of their lives are those who have chosen to work hard during it. --- Recent videos: 10 Financial Decisions You’ll Regret 10 Years From Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eruLTb-Va8o 12 Simple Decisions to Make Today Better than Yesterday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVH8En6HJ8A --- Most popular videos: 3 Things to Buy to be Happier, According to Science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p_sqQHdvcE Top 10 Things to Declutter Right Now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNF6KQR_NGg --- You can read more tips in my newest book, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/books/ Read hundreds of articles on decluttering and owning less on the Becoming Minimalist blog. --- Timestamps: 0:00 - 7 reasons to work hard 1:18 - Personal development. 1:39 - We benefit society. 2:04 - Example for our kids. 2:22 - Life lessons. 2:49 - The time will pass anyway. 3:16 - Fulfilment. 3:34 - Focus on valuable activity. 4:00 - What if I hate my job?