Fighting Workaholism: You Are Not a Success Machine

Many strivers might think they’re addicted to work, but underneath that is a deeper addiction: to success. In this video, HBS Professor and co-author (with Oprah Winfrey) of “Build the Life You Want“, Arthur C. Brooks, offers advice for overcoming this self-destructive drive. 00:00 Workaholism is a serious addiction 01:00 Work isn’t the real addiction 02:00 You are not a success machine 02:35 How do I stop? 03:20 Work can’t love you back 04:30 Deal friends vs real friends 05:30 Grow your social circle Read more: “Build the Life You Want“: Books, tools, and more: Follow us: Sign up for Newsletters: #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #HarvardBusinessSchool Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved.