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“Work hard. Work dirty. Choose your favourite spade and dig a small, deep hole; located deep in the forest or a desolate area of the desert or tundra. Then bury your cellphone and then find a hobby. Actually, 'hobby' is not a weighty enough word to represent what I am trying to get across. Let's use 'discipline' instead. If you engage in a discipline or do something with your hands, instead of kill time on your phone device, then you have something to show for your time when you're done. Cook, play music, sew, carve, shit - bedazzle! Or, maybe not bedazzle... The arrhythmic is quite simple, instead of playing draw something, fucking draw something! Take the cleverness you apply to words with friends and utilise it to make some kick ass cornbread, corn with friends - try that game. I'm here to tell you that we've been duped on a societal level. My favourite writer, Wendell Berry writes on this topic with great eloquence, he posits that we've been sold a bill of goods claiming that work is bad. That sweating and working especially if soil or saw dust is involved are beneath us. Our population especially the urbanites, has largely forgotten that working at a labour that one loves is actually a privilege.”

Quote by Nick Offerman

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This book offers insights on how to navigate life's challenges and find joy in everyday experiences. The author shares his philosophy on living a life of authenticity and simplicity, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and personal values. more

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Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman, born on June 26, 1970, is an American actor. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Ron Swanson in the television series 'Parks and Recreation', a character known for its humor and distinctive personality. Offerman's acting career began on stage and has gradually shifted towards television and film. more

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