The Anxious Achiever: How a Rising Political Star’s PTSD Fueled His Addiction to Work
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Published on 06 Jul 2020. Many high achievers are also workaholics. Jason Kander was on track to be a major force in American politics. But for him, working – and succeeding – was a way to escape the pain of PTSD and depression, after his military service in Afghanistan. Kander had to step away from his career to focus on therapy and healing.
