The most important factor in work is having a strong work ethic—a force that drives our society, but one that seems to be on the decline, said the author of the new book “Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life.” Author David Bahnsen said he’s “against the idea of work-life balance.” Instead, he believes in a “work-rest paradigm”: a value on work over rest, while acknowledging the value in not “overworking” oneself.
Bahnsen, the founder of a $5 billion private wealth management firm was Wednesday’s guest on “The Kevin Roberts Show.” He said that every person, from a busboy to a CEO, should find dignity in his work.
“I believe that the work has dignity because I believe the worker has dignity. And I believe the worker has dignity because he or she was made by God,” the financier said.
He said that one proof of America’s lackluster…
