> 120% of that, and repeat every six weeks, is the true killer. This is what I try to get through to people - if you consistently deliver at 100%, that becomes

> 120% of that, and repeat every six weeks, is the true killer. This is what I try to get through to people - if you consistently deliver at 100%, that becomes the baseline and you'll be expected to stretch ever further with little to no extra incentive or support. Throughout my career I've always held back some level of skill, efficiency, or drive that I can break out as and when required on very particular projects. In the end, it's better for the company as I'm less likely to flame out. Obviously a lot of companies still operate on visibility and presenteeism over outcomes where it makes it harder, but take the damn lunch break now or you'll never be taking it.