The Dark Side of Achievement

Published: April 16, 2018, 6:13 p.m.

We live in a world where we’ve always been praised for our accomplishments, from a baby’s first words to its first steps to high school graduation and beyond. When we achieved something growing up we were nearly always met with positive reinforcement. Completing a school project or performing a song, learning a musical instrument, cleaning your room and the list could go on. You’re probably wondering how there could be a dark side to achievement when everything on that list seems to be beneficial in our lives. Allow me to tell you my story briefly, growing up as an achiever.

 

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