Have you ever noticed how our culture celebrates the idea of being a workaholic? It’s almost like a badge of honor to kill yourself for work. I think society romanticize workaholics and view them as team players who are always willing to go the extra mile.
However, I think if you are a workaholic, you are missing the point. Workaholics try to fix problems by sheer brute force. They embrace working harder over working smarter. It’s almost like the longer they work, the greater others will view their contribution and dedication to the company.
As a business owner, being a workaholic and staying late sends a message to your employees that you value hard work over being more productive. Being a workaholic actually means that you waste more time rather than being a hero. As a workaholic, you don’t save the day – you just use it up.
So, rather than just working more hours to create a veneer that you have value, why not apply more intelligence to the work you do and find a more elegant solution to make you more efficient?
Are you a workaholic? How can you work smarter vs. harder?
