Varney: Encouraging mediocrity is profoundly un-American [Video]

During his “My Take” on Thursday, “Varney & Co.” host Stuart Varney addressed the work habits of today’s labor force, arguing that ambition and prosperity are being frowned upon by socialist lawmakers and institutions that think working hard is a health risk.

STUART VARNEY: Working hard is out of style. 

Climbing the career ladder is OK so long as it doesn’t interfere with your work-life balance. 

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These days, ambition must not get the upper hand. Don’t try hard. 

Your personal life and your mental health may suffer. We are surrounded by this propaganda. 

Remember quiet quitting? Not doing your best? It’s all loaded into social media and our politics, and it keeps on coming at you.

In California, a San Francisco Democrat has a bill in the state legislature that would punish employers who contact employees after working hours. 

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