Many people (including us) proudly wear the label of overachiever and enjoy being the kind of people to go above and beyond – in work and in other parts of life. But that’s not always a good thing. Sometimes, it can actually create more problems than it solves.

This week, we unravel the downsides of being an overachiever, including:

- the challenge of setting unrealistic (and unsustainable) expectations about your capacity

- knowing where to put your extra energy and effort

- the pros and cons of overperforming during your first 30/60/90 days on the job

- the difference between being a high achiever and an overachiever

- why it doesn’t have to be lonely at the top, if you build the right support network

- many, many automobile metaphors

Remember, “You can’t spell career without car.”

PS - 1.80 seconds is the fastest F1 pit stop record.

Mentioned in the episode:

“Set Boundaries, Find Peace” by Nedra Glover Tawwab: https://www.nedratawwab.com/set-boundaries-find-peace

Clare V.: https://www.clarev.com/

Alice in Borderland: https://www.netflix.com/title/80200575

Candice Brathwaite Instagram Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_qUhEBsRB3/

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77. Is Being an Overachiever Overrated?

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