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When Passion Becomes a Liability: The Over-Engagement Trap
The Mind at Work

When Passion Becomes a Liability: The Over-Engagement Trap

They told you to find a job you’re passionate about. Nobody told you what happens when the passion stops protecting you and starts consuming you.

K. Modi 3 min read 21 May 2026
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