Being industrious and hardworking is never a crime but when it becomes a burden on our health, then should be regarded as abnormal. Working hard when we have the strength and time creates for us a stress less life in future. However, a busy life without family and friends may as good as nothing. We need to create time to show love to those we claim to love and working to better their lives. .

@Dr.Segun.Thanks

People need to chill out and enjoy life. It's the old adage - do we work to live? or do we live to work?

I wonder how many get to old age with regrets of things they did not do?

As someone nearly at retirement age I say " go out and smell the fresh air, see family and friends, life is way too short for the office...

@Terry Hayden.Agreed

Work provides an identity for many people. Work can also provide a way that individuals find meaning from life - they are making a contribution, not being a burden to others, being independent, etc. Work can provide an opportunity to express inner values aka "calling", which provides deep satisfaction.

Finally, many people work later in life because of financial necessity, for example, a woman who's ex-husband has taken her share of her savings/house, and has been left with no financial security (which is often a safer choice for them than staying in a physically abusive/dangerous relationship) .

@ Dr.Rob Cole.Very good explanation.Thanks

@ Dr.Jana Felicitas Bauer.Thank you very much for fruitfull and good explanation

I try not to work much, instead I play a lot. Most people do not realize that what I'm doing is playing because it looks like what they call work. The difference is that I'm enjoying most of the things I do and always looking for opportunities to learn from what I do.

I am driven by curiosity and love to learn and achieve things. I believe that these impulses are innate to human beings. It seems painful to me to see people work hard on things they do not enjoy doing. While it is not possible to have fun at all times, Any work or task that is never enjoyed should be avoided or redesign that it does not look so bad.

Because 'life' does not lead us to a destination. Life, in fact, is the journey towards a destination, that is, death. This journey gives meaning to our lives. What we learn and decide to do gives meaning to our lives. We are alive for a purpose, because only after fulfilling our purpose, can we surrender to death.

I still believe that each of us has a purpose on earth and a duty to contribute to the general well-being through the work that we do. Vocations and appeals are real and people must feel the inclination towards a certain path (career, profession , occupation, hobby) at least once in a lifetime.

If you're supposed to do something and you're good at it, in the long run you'll see the importance of the work you've done, and that's irreplaceable, for you, your family and other people you've helped. The process or the things that You have changed in the world.

@ Dr.Mpary Opare-Ababio.Thank you so much for best explanation.

Looking at E. Erikson's psychosocial developmental stages initiative and industry are critical phases in production that positively impacts on others. At the same time, A. Maslow indicates that affiliation and affection are crucial in order to achieve and optimal life balance. Social support is a critical protective factor as far as coping w/ stressors. And in every role we enact, there are duties, obligations, and responsibilities to others.

Thanks for this opportunity to respond,

Rich

Richard Kensinger.Thanks

Interview with theoretical physicist Michio Kaku, who has a high profile with the general public. Last question relates to this topic:

Q. You're 71. Do you ever get tired of all the international travel your work entails?

A. Sometimes I feel tired and old and ask myself why I'm doing this, but this isn't just work, it's my hobby. When it's not fun anymore, I'll stop.

https://www.theage.com.au/technology/life-the-universe-and-everything-according-to-futurist-michio-kaku-20180820-p4zylp.html

@ Dr.Rob Cole.Thank you very much.What a great explanation

Though everybody will be facing the sunset of his /her life.. given the opportunity to have life is one of the most rewarding experience that anyone can get. So take the best of it to contribute something in this world.. Once you end up with death, at least you make a significant existence..

@ Dr.Alicia' Tablizo.Thank you very much

Dear Professor... Nazim Hassan

Why do we eat? Why do we sleep? Why do we work? The answers we would get to these questions would be similar.I eat to live. I sleep to rest.

I work to support myself and my family. But when it comes to what the purpose of life is, people are confused. We see their confusion by the type of answers we receive. Youths may say, I live for booze and bikinis. The

middle aged professional might say, I live to save enough for a comfortable retirement. The old man would probably say, I’ve been asking why I’m here most of my life. If there’s a purpose, I don’t care anymore. And perhaps the most common answer will be, I really don’t know!.... The Great Ghani khan BABA poetry "Jwand" must be listen... "har sa da RAB"......

@Waqar Khan.Great

People work to earn a living, lead a meaningful life and contribute to their family and the society, regardless whether they are working in organizations, doing their own business or being homemakers. Yet, it is important to seek a balance in whatever we do. Sometimes people forget and they overdo, hence; it affects their social, physical and mental health. It is important that individuals go for a balance style of life, work smart, spend good time with your beloved ones, find good hobbies , do not forget to get enough sleep and; fulfill your spiritual needs as well.

@ Dr.Mardiana Mohamad.Thanks for good explanation