Nothing Builds Character like Hard Work
In many parts of the world, people are admired for their displays of material wealth and their high-ranking careers. For instance, a lawyer in New York City knows she has made it when her name appears on the building and she’s made partner. On Wall Street, a stock broker shows off his excessive tastes by carrying a high-priced attaché case and wearing wingtips worth a small fortune.
Where I’m from, we refer to these “societal titans” as pencil pushers that happened to hit it big. To me, people set themselves apart by demonstrating character. Nothing builds character like a hard day’s work, of course, and Carhartt insulated bibs are basically the standard issue uniform for manual labor. Whether you’re an auto mechanic or a farm hand, a construction worker or a lumberjack, bib overalls are a symbol of pride.
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