Once a year, I give a guest lecture to second-year business students at South East Technological University in Waterford. On a personal level, it is an annual highlight. Less so for the students, I’m sure. To their credit, they are always very engaged, helped in no small part by the free ticket to the All Together Now festival I offer for the best question. Last year’s winner was a bright young lady who asked me if the benefits of hustle culture, of grinding your way through challenges, are worth the personal torment. She might have framed it slightly differently, but…

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