Going the extra mile is rarely worth it anyway. A worker has to rationally evaluate whether their investment will see a return. Everyman can't be king, and no

Going the extra mile is rarely worth it anyway. A worker has to rationally evaluate whether their investment will see a return. Everyman can't be king, and not every employee can go the extra mile, else there is no such thing as the extra mile. There is nothing wrong with simply doing your job adequately. Let your more talented peers rise to their level, take opportunities as they come, and leave the workhorse attitude behind.