I’ve often seen it with military personnel who fail in their transition from their military to post-military lives. Some people invest so much of themselves in

I’ve often seen it with military personnel who fail in their transition from their military to post-military lives. Some people invest so much of themselves into just a singular self-identity they are permanently anchored to it unless/until a forcing function compels an existential change. I believe competing interests for time such as passions/hobbies and side hustles provide bridges from one employment career to another. However, the mirror to workaholism is having too many passions/hobbies and side hustles outside of work leading to distraction and dilution. Broad, deep, and substantial focus on singular topics/areas is important, for a time. People want their lives to have meaning, often measured thru impactful and measurable work. But not at the expense of losing one’s option to seek balance and joy.