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Nothing is on fire

Methinks you need something better to do

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V Sri
Oct 04, 2023
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“A child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth.”
–African Proverb

Some folks describe their day job as “putting out fires.” Consider avoiding these people at all costs. They harbor a deeply troubling point of view on the nature of work and it might be contagious. Because the simple truth is this: Nothing is on fire.

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