"He was always tired. Not the kind of tired you fix with a weekend off, but the kind that settles into your bones. Conversations with him felt rushed, as if he were always somewhere else mentally."
"There's a difference between working hard and carrying everything. One makes you sharper. The other makes you heavy."
"When you're heavy, you start to lose the very thing that makes you effective, judgment. You second-guess more. You react instead of thinking."
A lawyer exemplified the belief that constant mental engagement with work equates to commitment and excellence. He prepared exhaustively for hearings, earning respect and trust from judges and clients. However, this intensity came at a significant personal cost, leading to chronic fatigue and diminished mental presence. Over time, he became worn down, losing the sharpness necessary for effective judgment. The experience illustrates the detrimental effects of equating hard work with carrying emotional burdens, ultimately impacting decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
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