Pressure to Overwork: Key Ideas

We all face internal and external pressures to overwork. But to be fulfilled in your life and career, you need to push back against those forces. 

• Understand that overwork is not necessary for professional success; if you find yourself triggered by others who believe it is, remind yourself of the truth with positive self-talk.
• Be clear on your values and follow them.
• Focus not on hustling to get ahead but on deeper goals and your craft.
• Find positive role models who have secured their achievement without overworking.
• Learn to ignore unreasonable requests, even when they come from the boss.