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Research: When Extra Effort Makes You Worse at Your Job

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Harvard Business Review
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May 18, 2026
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Research: When Extra Effort Makes You Worse at Your Job 23 Jul 2025 --- Trying to improve how you work can boost progress—but research shows it also drains mental energy. Here’s how to manage that cost. Read the full article here: https://s.hbr.org/4m8J2gx ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices