If I am honest about why I work this hard, underneath it is a fear of being ordinary. I cannot stand the thought of being average, forgettable, someone the company could swap out. So I keep pushing, chasing some proof that I am exceptional, and it never quite arrives.
More people experience this than they realize.
A fear of being ordinary drives you to overwork that never settles the question.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.