Because your work is not who you are

People know you for the work you do.

People respect you for the work you do.

It seems like it’s part of your identity. If you no longer did your work, you’d lose a part of who you are.

Sometimes, it seems like it’s the whole of your identity. If you no longer did your work, you’d no longer be you.

It’s hard to imagine doing something else.

It’s hard to imagine being someone else.

It’s hard, but imagine you must.