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Have you ever wondered why some people achieve astronomical success while others in the same field struggle to make ends meet? The answer might surprise you, challenging everything you thought you knew about work, effort, and reward.
The story of work begins in the Garden of Eden. Contrary to popular belief, Adam and Eve weren't placed there to lounge around in paradise. From the very beginning, they were given a purpose: to work the garden. This divine directive came before sin entered the world, revealing that work isn't a punishment but an essential component of human existence. Fascinatingly, although vegetation was created during the six days of creation, it only sprouted after Adam and Eve worked the land AND prayed for sustenance. This powerful combination—effort plus acknowledgment of the divine source—established the template for all future human labor.
This ancient wisdom offers a revolutionary perspective on our careers and livelihoods. The Talmud observes that every trade includes both wealthy and poor practitioners. Look around and you'll see this truth everywhere: CEOs of chocolate companies living in palatial estates while others in the same industry struggle; highly educated professionals working outside their fields while those with minimal education build empires. These disparities can't be explained by effort, education, or industry choice alone. What we're "supposed" to earn transcends these factors.
What does this mean for your daily work? Stop chasing your tail looking for the "perfect opportunity." Instead, invest fully in legitimate work, give your genuine best effort, and recognize that the outcome is ultimately in divine hands. As the podcast metaphorically explains, "More spigots on the same barrel doesn't get you more money. It just depletes what you have allocated to you that much faster."
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