People who work harder for their money are less likely to spend it or take risks, according to a study from the Journal of Consumer Psychology. They take a lot of pride in their work and find comfort ...

If you've ever had to grind for every win, these things will hit a little too close to home. It’s no surprise that the virtue of hard work is an incredibly personal and important characteristic.

Working hard has always been seen as the recipe for success. But in today’s world, effort alone doesn’t always deliver the results you expect. Other factors like timing, privilege, and strategy now ...

Forbes editor says many CEOs are not earning their huge salaries. May 4, 2007 — -- In its annual list of highest paid corporate executives, Forbes magazine found that the Top 100 CEOs got a pay ...

Tension: The personal promise of meritocracy—work hard and you’ll succeed—collides with a system that often rewards visibility, conformity, or pure luck. Noise: Corporate slogans, media myths, and ...

When you have worked hard and built a good career for yourself, it can be good to help your loved ones follow a similar path. What would you do if you helped your cousin get an entry level job at the ...