One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important. — Bertrand Russell

One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important.

Author: Bertrand Russell

Insight: When you can't stop thinking about work emails at dinner, you might be experiencing the opposite problem—not that your work matters too much, but that you've lost perspective on what actually does. Russell's suggesting burnout often disguises itself as dedication.

Source: The Conquest of Happiness, p. 118, 1930

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One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important.

Bertrand RussellThe Conquest of Happiness, p. 118, 1930

Insight

When you can't stop thinking about work emails at dinner, you might be experiencing the opposite problem—not that your work matters too much, but that you've lost perspective on what actually does. Russell's suggesting burnout often disguises itself as dedication.

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Bertrand Russell

Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) was a British philosopher, mathematician, and prominent social critic. Known for his work in logic, philosophy of mathematics, and advocacy for peace and human rights, Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1950 for his significant contributions to literature and for his fearless efforts to confront the pressing issues of his time.

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