This week on All the Feelings: Sins & Virtues, Tommy and Pete tackle the weighty topic of diligence. It all starts with a seemingly simple question: what does it mean to work hard? But as the duo delves into the nuances of global work cultures, things take a philosophical turn.

From the “Huguo Shenshan” spirit of Taiwan’s tech industry to the “karoshi” phenomenon in Japan, Tommy and Pete explore how diligence can be both a source of national pride and a potential path to burnout. They ponder the meaning of a “good day’s work” in a world where some find fulfillment in building tangible things, while others navigate the abstract world of finance.

You might just find yourself questioning your own relationship with diligence – and maybe even yearning for a siesta.

About the show

Nobody trained us for any of this, and yet here we are, filing taxes and hosting people in our homes. Pete Wright and Tommy Metz III talk through the feelings that come with adulthood — the big ones, the stupid ones, and the ones you'd rather not name out loud.

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