Both perspectives of work psychology - one based on balance and recovery, the other on enrichment - are correct, depending on how you view a particular hobby. Consider if you take the hobby seriously or not.

A serious approach would be where you actively identify yourself with the activity...

most of us spend our lives trying to avoid pain, whereas David seeks it out. He believes that you can’t possibly reach your true potential without truly pushing your limits. To get there will take some tough challenges and, yes inevitable pain.

• Be positive. It's your choice whether you mirror the other person or stick with your personality.
• Be polite. Not everything deserves emotional investment.
• If it's something genuine and the presence of audience is affecting th...