The Last Meritocracy

The Last Meritocracy

A change in the quality of life

There's a new and unfamiliar feeling that I hope is here to stay

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Marcello De Feo
Nov 05, 2025
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My wife always worked crazy schedules. For the majority of our relationship, she worked overnights. She’s incredibly dedicated, hard working, and amazing at what she does. I’ve always admired that about her.

All of that took a toll on her, though. She was always tired and had low energy. Honestly, it probably took years of…

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