12.12.2007

Workaholic Identified

I recently discovered I'm a what our modern-western culture calls a Workaholic. In fact, they have whole societies for people like me. Thank god somebody's got my back; I don't know where I would be without such organizations.

As you may know, I have the job of my dreams; consulting life coaches and ghost-writing/production director for coach, author and speaker Megan Sillito. Our motto: "Don't just make a living... make a life," and we do it really well!

However according to Wikipedia, "a workaholic does not always imply that the person actually enjoys their work, but rather simply feels compelled to do it." Thanks Wikipedia, I just didn't know.

Perhaps, you like me, work a little too much and are a bit obsessive yourself? Having passion for our careers can, at times, take over our lives; however, in the spirit of industry, what's the bigger price you're paying:

Do what you love and often or zombie your way through your J.O.B.?

Here's a questionnaire to help you: A Brief Guide to Workaholism

But in the end... you decide! Workaholic? Or the future of business?

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