How Busy Became a Badge

Scaling Up Business Podcast by Bill Gallagher

Apr 8, 202612:04Business

How did "busy" become the ultimate badge of honor in business? In this solo episode, Bill Gallagher traces the cultural and historical roots of our obsession with busyness — from the Protestant work ethic to Silicon Vall...

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