Workaholism

Ikigai vs. Workaholism: Why I’ve Given Up Perfectionism and Workaholic Tendencies

By |February 8th, 2025|Categories: Entrepreneurship, Failures|Tags: , , , |

Throughout my career, I've always faced problems head-on. Confronting challenges directly is part of who I am. However, there was a time when my dedication to work tipped into workaholism. I wasn't running away from personal issues or avoiding complex relationships; I tackled those as they came. My workaholic tendencies were more a reaction to external obstacles: authorities who seemed intent on hindering my progress and colleagues who, perhaps out of envy, spread misinformation or tried to undermine my efforts. I could overcome these barriers by working harder and striving for perfection. Perfectionism became both a shield and a