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October 2024

Generosity & Work

Christopher Wong Michaelson, the Opus Distinguished Professor at the University of St. Thomas, reflects on his Confucian grandfather’s philiosophy of work, generosity, and the ways we gain a new perspective on work through the eyes of those around us. He writes, “Seeing work through the eyes of those who love us and who have a sense of the sacrifices we make for our work may open our own eyes to what makes our work worth loving—whether or not we love doing it every day.” Read more.

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