# The Lazy Hard Worker

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Podcast: [Gathering Gold](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gathering-gold-6575848)
Published: 2026-07-22T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://gatheringgold.podbean.com/e/the-lazy-hard-worker/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/h4mypptye6uviunb/GG_126_The_Lazy_Hard_Worker7wp03.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1087

## Resource

In this solo episode, inspired by a Patreon community member, Victoria reflects on what it means to be a "lazy hard worker"—someone who swings between periods of doing "nothing" and burning the candle at both ends. Through personal reflections, she explores the difference between moving slowly and being truly stuck, the fears that can fuel procrastination and perfectionism, and how understanding our own temperament, rhythms, and needs can help us find a more sustainable middle path. References: Gathering Gold episode: Effort and Ease

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