Chad and Shelley explore the reasons behind why we overwork. They examine the beliefs behind overworking, and consider how and when we can begin to dismantle those beliefs and pursue second mountain work.

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Why do I overwork? 0:02

We all have a big self and pursuing it is fully, but most of us let fear persuade us not to pay attention to the episodes.

We live in a meritocracy and competition. 2:00

Workaholism overwork is a term that was coined in 1971 by a psychologist.

Being led by our egos. 3:47

A lot of us get to a point where we have been led by our egos, which is a necessary part of self-development.

A client recently asked why she was a workaholic.

Why we are workaholics. 5:02

The ego believes that the ego needs to be workaholics in order to survive, and that overworking is 100% all the time.

James hollis, accumulation and attachment are unconscious.

The ego and the conflation of identity. 7:18

The stakes were really high. 9:10

The first mountain experience.

Why do I want to keep doing this? 10:55

If there is no friction or no breaking down, why would you want to keep doing this?

The five regrets of the dying. 12:49

The tipping point is wanting it, because if you don't, it's all moot.

Work from the soul is more fulfilling than work from ego. 14:38

Surrendering work from the soul is hard work, but it is more fulfilling than work that comes from the ego.

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