Do Good Work for Its Own Sake

I am not a gambler. But I know many people like to partake in games of fortune, and some even have a get-rich-quick dream. Hitting those lucky numbers and raking in enough cash to live a life of leisure. Let’s imagine this actually happens — maybe you win the lottery. I hate to bring you down, but I want to tell you the truth as I see it.

It might seem fun to quit your job and laze around for a few months. And that would be healthy for lots of people who have been toiling for as long as they...