Jan 21

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Overcommitment Is Dangerous — But Not For The Reason You Think

The trap of feeling like nothing you do will ever be enough

I have a problem with overcommitment.

I take on too many responsibilities. And I handle my responsibilities reasonably well and receive praise for doing so.

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Overcommitment Is Dangerous — But Not For The Reason You Think

The trap of feeling like nothing you do will ever be enough

More from Ryan Fan

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Chill out… or burnout? Are we looking at this all wrong?

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