One person works hard as an act of worship to God and an expression of love and service to the world. Another person works hard because they are subconsciously thinking, If I can just close this deal or make this sale or get this promotion or make it as a novelist or get recognition as a _______, then I’ll be happy. It’s Babel all over again. The human quest to “build a tower to the heavens,” to search for identity and significance in our work.