[matthewhammond]

Geez you think Toni Morrison lived a cocooned and privileged life because she won the Nobel at age 62, and she never had any challenges like those you mention (and much, much more) in her life leading up to that that she can draw on? Get a grip, honestly

[Joeboy]

(removed comment as it's been uncharitably misread and I don't have time to argue about it)

[rramadass]

By your logic, nobody who has achieved something should ever give advice since their current status invalidates all the hardship they had to endure to get there.

She was a writer and hence was trying to make a point in a forceful way which is relevant to all of us today since we seem to have lost sight of the fact that we should "Work to Live" and not "Live to Work". This is sound advice since it is the Family Support that is crucial to weather/overcome all difficulties in life.

[yard2010]

Not OP and I don't 100% agree with the grandparent post, but work to live is a privilege. Do it consistently when you can't afford or be entitled to it, find yourself out.

[rramadass]

> work to live is a privilege

I have seen extreme poverty (in India) and materialistic decadence both in the US and India and can assure you that while it is true in some contexts it is false in many others. This is why in India (and i am sure in many other poorer countries) you have various govt. schemes like UBI (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_basic_income_in_Indi...), UHC (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_in_India) etc. to make sure that "Live to Work" does not become the norm.

In the context of Morrison's advice, she is not talking about the above but a far more fundamental mindset i.e. keep your Life and Job separate in your head and realize that your Real Life is with your Family/Friends/Society.

[rramadass]

Exactly! I was about to respond with something much harsher but you have put it quite well.