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Is labeling someone the opposite of lazy ("tenacious, hard-working, full of grit") similarly intellectually lazy? The same types of factors go into their non-av
by mLuby 5y ago
Is labeling someone the opposite of lazy ("tenacious, hard-working, full of grit") similarly intellectually lazy? The same types of factors go into their non-average behavior, just inverted. And it can be a negative trait, although it's less common for that effect to manifest.
- ppqqrr 5y agoTechnically, I guess so. Point is, we can’t be diligent about everything at all times; and that includes intellectually. Difference is that negative judgements are more readily wielded as verbal weapons than compliments.
- ptr 5y agoWhat if you’re not diligent with the main thing you’re “there for”, as in, doing the work you’re paid for and spend 8 hours/day doing? It’s not “just anything.”
- tonyedgecombe 5y ago>It’s not “just anything.” How long can you brute force it when most jobs are lacking autonomy, purpose and mastery?
- hezag 5y agoYep. And it's basically what supports the myth of meritocracy.