I've always worked better under pressure.
High workload. Making things happen fast. Multiple projects I actually believe in.
That's when I'm at my best. When there's a lot on the line and I'm building something that matters.
The more projects on my plate, the more I want to take on. It's like a dopamine rush. Extra fuel to go even harder.
When work is calm, I get distracted. Lose focus. If something comes up, I'm not really in the mood. Then it becomes stressful, and suddenly I'm back in the routine.
High pressure Chris is the best version of Chris. At work, anyway.
At home? My family pays for it.
The Seesaw
Here's the pattern I've noticed:
The calmer work is, the calmer I am at home.
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