Lack of agency—being subject to the whims of others and unable to control one's work or decisions—is psychologically debilitating and a major driver of career dissatisfaction, often worse than actual financial constraint.
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Barry RolzEvidence Quote
“that's just a debilitating sensation of oh I'm her... I didn't realize that I am just a a a you know a grunt worker I'm the lowest rung of the totem pole and I have to rethink my career because I can't do this crap... that kind of lack of agency is how I think a lot of people feel”
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Why Money Isn't What You Think: Barry Ritholtz on the Meaning of Money and How NOT to Invest It— Excess ReturnsCreated: 8/11/2026, 6:36:26 AM
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