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Is "being a workaholic" an essential ingredient to success?
By "being a workaholic" I do not mean a pathological state, but putting work before everything else. C'mon TEDsters, I really wanna hear your opinion about it!
Halo Nawzad
humans when work on smt that makes them happy will rise if they use knowledge with it
ill quote two quotes for you
1/ when i was 5 years old my mother told me that key to life was happiness , when i got to school , my teacher asked me what i wanted to be , i wrote down being happy . they said that i didnot understand the assignment , i said you didnot understand life. john leanon
2/ dont only practice your art
but force yourself into its secrets
for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine ,,, luding van beethoven
Charles Whithead
Mary M. 50+
That being said, everyone has a different version of what it is to succeed. I think that is where people who are workaholics get in trouble.
To some, having food, clothing and shelter with a little bit of savings for a rainy day....this is success.
To others, who live a materialistic life....well, they need to not only keep up with the Jones' but they have to have more than the Jones' so they are slaves to their jobs, or business.
I think that some may also be workaholics because they are their own boss......and they MUST be at work, they have no choice, because they have no employees to fall back on....so they must work 7 days a week.
There is a Chinese family that owns a restaurant nearby us. They slave in that restaurant Mon-Sun 10-10.....I have seen them go through many ordeals, including illnesses, and they still keep at it. Perhaps they have a long term goal. We stop by to talk to them every once in a while, just so they know people care about them. It is very sad for me to see people with the attifude of: "living to work, verses working to live".
A simple life is best....being content with the basics....and giving love to those around you......what more could a human ask for?
James Turner 10+
3. Politics is what gets you ahead on most jobs. Look for who has gotten ahead in the business and see if there is a pattern of looks, gender, race, or education. In my district education is one factor but the greatest factor is political connections, then gender. If you are a female you will be promoted over a male everytime. 4. Decide if this job or profession is worth all of your time or do you have other interests? Just a few random thoughts.
Anja Poehlmann
Drew Bixby
Also, keep in mind that what you consider being a "workaholic" might be a passion and enjoyment for someone else.
Edward Hicks
Robin Patin 10+
Some people don't mind working long hours because they really love their jobs. They find purpose and meaning through their work. We are all different, so a banker may find as much purpose in making money as a social worker finds in helping people.
Some people do mind working long hours every day. I made a conscious decision to put people first in my life and work a distant second. I personally believe that most companies see employees as disposable goods and if ever the need came for them to get rid of you or any other employee, they'd do it in a second. Why should I put a company's needs and interest first if I am just another brick in the wall to the organization?
If I can find a way to combine people and work - even better! In the long term, I want to start my own coaching practice.
Drew Bixby
Zdenek Smith 100+
Now for you success might be a better job or more money.
I think every person needs to think what "success" means to them in the long term because certain types of success (like making more money) does not necessary mean one is happy at the same time? cheers