I'm not saying I'm any good at this, but I think there is definitely a line to toe between rabid night-and-day commitment to a cause and clock-punching apathy.

I'm not saying I'm any good at this, but I think there is definitely a line to toe between rabid night-and-day commitment to a cause and clock-punching apathy. It is possible work really hard and even care deeply, but still keep it detached from your worth as a human being. I know this advice may seem trite, but as far as I can see the alternatives are either a futile struggle to change the world, or self-sabotage. Strategies for this might be work-life balance, meditation/exercise, or even just a psychological disposition might be sufficient for the right person; I'm not sure what works for others, but this is definitely an important framework for my own sanity.