043: Caregivers
Breaking things is easy. Repairing is harder.

Breaking things is fast and easy.
Repairing is slow, and typically harder.

We study stubborn disruptors, intrepid explorers, formidable conquerors. We reward people who refuse to budge - following a singular, rigid vision. We worship powerful figures who enact "righteous" vengeance over deserving foes.
These stories are powerful, familiar, and sticky.
But I think we overlook the contributions of people who quietly put things back together: The ones who heal and nurture (patiently), day in and day out. Across small scales and large. In ways that contribute positively toward long-term, collective wellbeing.
Caregivers come in all ages and bodies, bearing many titles.
They create more value than they capture, and share generously despite minimal short-term rewards. They enable positive-sum outcomes.
But this vital labor often remains unseen, undervalued by the market.
Where do you notice the caregivers?
Are you one of them?
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