DJH 453: The "I Shouldn't Have To" Fallacy

The "I Shouldn't Have To" Fallacy

You might think:

"I shouldn't have to send a video pitch to land a job."
"I shouldn't have to offer to work for free to land a job."

You've made the "I shouldn't have to" fallacy!

Let's break it down real quick. ; )

First, you don't have to do anything! Everything is a choice. You are empowered.

Second, reality is reality. Maybe I shouldn't have to eat food to survive, but that is the way it is. Soo....will I take control of my health?

Will you take control of your career?

Work with reality, and focus on what's in your self-interest, given that reality.

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