Does working hard really make you a good person?

Name: Does working hard really make you a good person?
Uploaded: 2023-05-11T14:58:34Z
Duration: 12 min 27 s
Description: Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good -- even if they produce little to no results. Social psychologist Azim Shariff analyzes the roots of this belief and suggests a shift towards a more meaningful way to think about effort, rather than admiring work for work's sake.

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Azim Shariff |

TED@DestinationCanada

• February 2023

Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good -- even if they produce little to no results. Social psychologist Azim Shariff analyzes the roots of this belief and suggests a shift towards a more meaningful way to think about effort, rather than admiring work for work's sake.