5 Reasons Why You Shouldnt Tell Someone Theyre Working Too Hard

5 Reasons Why You Shouldnt Tell Someone Theyre Working Too Hard As any of us who have started successful businesses will tell you, the leaders and early movers have to be ready, willing and able to work hours that are as long as they can bearwork-life balanceis super, but when youre trying to build or create something, your priorities must shift.My point is that its misguided to tell those who are working to build businesses, to manage growth spurts and to turn around companies notlage to work so long and hard. Some people are able and willing to pull all-nighters, work weekends and/or get up in the wee hours to finish cranking out the proposal, and heres why.1. Were only working hard for the season.Just because were working around the clock to start a business doesnt mean that well be maintaining those hours forever. In fact, Im in a season now where my workload is manageable, Im making it to the gym regularly, and my work-life balance is pretty decent most days.That will be the cas e until the next book, or the next big client project, the next business I build, or the next multi-daycustomized training workshop for women. It ebbs and it flows. Besides, most of us know that were not getting any younger, and the stamina will not last forever.2. We enjoy working.Many of those of us who are able to work long hours, and who have a smile on our faces, do it because we enjoy it. It may come as a shock, but its true. You might call me a workaholic, but Ill call me an enthusiast.The fact of the matter is that, many days, I wake up excited to get to work. And, once Im there, I get in such a groove that I dont even want to leave. Of course, its important that I get up and take breaks. But I love being in the zone with my passion.3. There is an upside to working hard.We have a goal. An endgame. The light at the end of the proverbial tunnel may be dim, but we know its there and were working toward it.People everywhere are working for freedom to quit their day job, freedom to create lasting wealth, freedom to do what they want to do. To achieve these goals, the long hours are often nonnegotiable.Sure, hard work alone is never, ever the solution. Its about putting your passion into action and channeling your abilities to create the products, solutions, wealth and lifestyle you want to create. And were over here busy creating just that.4. We are playing catch up after PTO.If we are working really hard, it may be because weve fallen behind from not working so hard the week before. For example, perhaps were just back from vacation, now were playing ersatzdarsteller duty to wither down our overflowing email inboxes. Or perhaps we just missed a deadline last week because we were out of the office for some reason. Now we have to continue working on that project and this weeks work.Telling us that were working too hard just makes it feel worse we know that what were doing is a lot more work than usual, but we have to do it. If we dont, we risk losing our job s.5. We are aiming for a promotion.Many of us who go the extra mile (and then some) are doing so because we know that theres a promotion up for grabs. We want to be noticed for our hard work and commitment, so were working extra long hours and days so that our dedication is unmistakable.This is a conscious effort on our parts, so you dont need to tell us that were working too hard. We already know that what were doing is a lot more than whats expected of us and our job role, and were doing that intentionally. But, then again, thanks for noticing, anyway.--Becky Sheetz is a speaker, trainer and martial arts master. She helps women master their competitive advantages and conquer their limitations with the worlds greatest strategist, Sun Tzu.Beckys keynotes and corporate trainingsare highly regarded for transforming the way women approach and live out their careersBeckySheetz