Workaholics rely on the evaluation of those around them and constantly worry about good ratings. High performers know their own value, which gives them some freedom at work. They themselves evaluate how they are doing and what should be improved.
Workaholics let others manage their work with unexpected distractions, e-mails, etc. High performers manage their time proactively: they plan the most important tasks for the morning in order to have some free time for possible distractions in the afternoon.
Workaholics concentrate on things beyond their control. They do not realise it is not always possible to achieve a general concept of success. High performers, on the other hand, do the best they can. They evaluate themselves depending on whether they feel they have done the maximum.
Workaholics prefers others to themselves, which leads to gradual exhaustion. High performers look after themselves in first place. It may sound selfish but it is not: by taking care of themselves, they can better serve others.
"Workaholics do work to look important while high performers look for important work to do," concludes Jullien Gordon.
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