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”Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions”
– Ben Franklin

Definition:

• Constantly and regularly active or occupied (MW)
• Consistent hard work and effort (CAM)

Vices:

• Excess: Workaholism, the overemphasis on work as compared to other goods like family time and relaxation
• Deficit: Laziness, overemphasis on relaxation and not working

Example:

Focusing on finishing your work and making short breaks to maximize good use of your time

Related Virtues: Ambition, Fortitude, Capability, Work, Self-Discipline