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Combating Workaholism: You Are Not a Success Machine
Fighting Workaholism: You Are Not a Success Machine
10 Sep 2024
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Many strivers might think they're addicted to work, but underneath that is a deeper addiction: to success. In this video, HBS Professor and co-author (with Oprah Winfrey) of "Build the Life You Want", Arthur C. Brooks, offers advice for overcoming this self-destructive drive. 00:00 Workaholism is a serious addiction 01:00 Work isn't the real addiction 02:00 You are not a success machine 02:35 How do I stop? 03:20 Work can't love you back 04:30 Deal friends vs real friends 05:30 Grow your social circle Read more…
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