| Workaholics are oft-times maligned and to be sure, | | | | perfectionist Strives for personal success Is always |
| always misunderstood. Most amateur psychologists, | | | | learning Carefully manages time Never uses the |
| disguised as less successful, unmotivated co-workers | | | | terms, 'can't, 'no" or 'I don't know" Workaholics, aside |
| or relatives, diagnose the problem as one of | | | | from laudable career achievements, are counted on |
| escapism; escape from a poor home life, damaged | | | | as the most reliable when it comes to sharing time |
| self esteem or whatever other topic is hot on the Dr. | | | | for charitable functions. They are envied for their |
| Phil or Oprah circuit. The truth is we all need | | | | well-manicured lawns, mirror-polished autos, tailored |
| workaholics and we should all try to become one. A | | | | fashions and the ability to throw memorable parties. |
| workaholic is the lifeblood of a business. He or she is | | | | A workaholic, contrary to popular sentiment, is also |
| the 20% that performs 80% of the work. Consider | | | | well connected to loved ones and works equally hard |
| the positive traits: Arises and begins work early Stays | | | | at personal relationships. For those content to trudge |
| late taking on additional assignments Is fanatically | | | | along at far less than full potential, don't criticize the |
| focused on the task at hand Avoids negatives at all | | | | workaholics. Instead try to emulate them. Only then |
| cost Is optimistic Takes full responsibility Is a | | | | will you appreciate and understand. |