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Fighting Workaholism: “You’re More Than a Success Machine”

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Fighting Workaholism: “You’re More Than a Success Machine” 12 Sep 2024 --- If you think you might be a workaholic, the underlying issue may be something more insidious: an addiction to success. This is what social scientist Arthur C. Brooks argues, explaining how this addiction develops and why it can be so damaging, to both ourselves and our relationships. He emphasizes that we are not “success machines,” and he advocates for both spirituality and making strong connections with others as antidotes to this problem. Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/iAMzp-jFymY Read the full article: https://s.hbr.org/3MHLgnf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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