Today, we're fielding a listener question that every high performer eventually faces: where's the line between passion and obsession? The thing that makes you great can also be the thing that destroys you, and making sure that it doesn't is no simple matter. We'll talk about the research on dopamine, temperament, and addiction and chart the path from healthy drive to destructive spiral — useful for any athlete, entrepreneur, or high achiever trying to tame their demons.

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How to Tame Your Demons: Healthy Passion vs. Obsessive Drive

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How to Tame Your Demons: Healthy Passion vs. Obsessive Drive