🎷 Workaholism is a serious addictive behavior that can harm relationships and lead to hiding behaviors, such as checking work emails in secret.

🎶 The primary addiction for many strivers is an addiction to success, which can create a cycle of seeking rewards and ultimately leads to work addiction.

🎵 Many people feel fully alive when achieving success, but this can reduce their sense of self to merely being a "success machine," which is a moral issue.

🎤 To combat workaholism, it's essential to build relationships with loved ones and seek their input on how to find more satisfying activities.

🎸 Work cannot reciprocate love; therefore, cultivating relationships with those who can love you back is crucial.

🎻 Developing a serious spiritual life or deepening connections with family can provide fulfillment beyond work.

🎺 Real friendships are vital; they should extend beyond your spouse to include at least one or two other close friends.

🎼 Invest in these friendships by making time for them, even if it means traveling to see them.

🎷 Ultimately, happiness is love, and nurturing human connections is the key to overcoming workaholism.