Ankles Quote by Anonymous
“I've always considered myself a workaholic... The way I work, I have to turn myself upside down and hang myself by my ankles and wring myself out like a wet sweater, and I have to do that with other people, too, because I think that's where something good comes out.”
About This Quote
Describes extreme self-sacrificial work ethic, likening it to physically hanging oneself, and extending this to collaboration.
In simple terms: I work to the extreme, even with others.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits, balance effort.
Themes
work ethic
self‑sacrifice
collaboration
Mood
exhaustion
determination
Type
personal
cautionary
When to use this quote
- career burnout
- team dynamics
- personal health
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you need to push so hard?
- How can you share workload health?
A Different Perspective
This intensity can damage health and relationships.
