> But these over-achievers are all the while trying to secure something far more tricky, unusual and unmentioned: they are trying – through their work – to corr

> But these over-achievers are all the while trying to secure something far more tricky, unusual and unmentioned: they are trying – through their work – to correct an aspect of a troubled emotional past. Umm, non sequitur much? I'm supposed to believe every kid who finds they're good at something, decides to pursue this thing and then reaches success over their peers (who are also good at this thing) are secretly running away from daddy issues or whatever? My "troubled emotional past" turned me into a complete slacker – though I do over-achieve at that so maybe they're on to something after all?