The, Rules of Work, 4th Edition

RULE 11

Be passionate but don’t kill yourself

I hope you’re very passionate about your job. Whether your job satisfaction comes from the people you work with, the sense of achievement, a deep belief in what you’re doing, the recognition you get, the money you earn or anything else – I hope you get enough out of the job to feel very passionate about doing it.

But don’t fall into the trap of thinking that if you’re passionate you have to work long hours and jump through countless hoops to prove it. Being passionate isn’t the same thing as staying late at the office. If you have a positive sense of belief in your work, and an enthusiasm for it, that will shine through. Your boss will recognize it and, I trust, appreciate it, regardless of the hours ...