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Suckitup

Love Is Not a Luxury

The scariest devil on your whole journey may be the last: Suckitup.

He will tell you that your entire quest is a waste of time. That most jobs just suck, are to be endured not enjoyed, and that what you need to do is take a deep breath when you go to work, do your job, and then come home. Reserve love for your friends and family.

I first came upon this devil during my research into the talents of the world’s best housekeepers.

“What is it with you and housekeepers?” a Wharton professor asked me back then. “Apparently, they fascinate you.”

Apparently, they do. I featured a team of Walt Disney World housekeepers in ...

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