Of course, doing work out of obligation, or against your moral compass, or under stressful conditions can't go on forever.
It has an expiration date.
But what if you get energy from your work? Or when it's something that you really believe in?
Of course, that's better. It's good to do fulfilling work. It's part of proper self-care.
But does that mean you can do endless amounts of it?
Some people certainly believe so. But, I often get the feeling that it's wishful thinking.
Some keep working either out of a hero complex. That they are the ones that have to save the rest.
Or, they fear being without the work. Because, when you're by yourself, you really have to get along.
But is it possible? When the work feeds you. When it doesn't feel like work. When it fulfills so many needs, like variety, significance, and contribution.
I believe you need rest. But can you organize your work or create such conditions, that you can work so many work hours and still come out ready for more?
It's not my ambition to test this myself. But for some of my mates, I certainly hope so.
What do you think?
In my conversation with Frank Bonekamp we talk about how gets so much energy from his work. And he's been able to maintain it for 10 years now. It had its costs, but he's still not just standing but just as energetic. Listen here. We also talk about how his principles flow into everything, and how he feels about subsidies.
