When woman work outside the home and share breadwinning duties, couples are more likely to stay together. In fact, the risk of divorce reduces by about half when a wife earns half the income and a husband does half the housework.
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What I tell everyone, and I really do for myself is, I have a long-run dream, which is I want to work on stuff that I think matters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursuing meaningful work is essential for personal fulfillment and impact.
This quote emphasizes the importance of having a vision or dream that guides one's career choices. Sheryl Sandberg suggests that individual fulfillment comes from engaging in work that resonates with one's values and beliefs, encouraging others to focus on what truly matters to them in the long run.
Themes
DreamMeaningful WorkPurposeFulfillmentLong-Run
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to young graduates, highlighting the importance of following their passions.
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