work harder
don’t work so hard
enjoy your weekends
go on vacations
hang out with friends
play sports
watch sports
eat healthy
be vegan
fast
run more
bike to work
donate to charity
change the world
make an impact
We can argue about whether they’re right or wrong. But in every case, the people selling the narrative benefit from it in some way.
Some leave the world better off, others may not. Though even that may be a narrative as well. Luckily you have the power to control the narratives that you will believe and which you will leave behind.