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Confronting the “Pull yourself up by the bootstraps” myth
Before worrying about whether people are pulling themselves up by their bootstraps, let’s make sure everyone has boots. A pervasive myth at the core of our society is the idea of “pulling yourself up by the bootstraps,” the idea that … Continue reading
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