The Nice Consultant Trap: Why Overpleasing Is Burning You Out?
Picture this: it’s late Saturday night. You’re still working. Not on what you scoped, but on “a few small extras” the client slipped in. You didn’t push back. You wanted to be helpful. Reliable. Easy. That instinct? It’s costing you more than you think. Because this isn’t dedication; it’s erosion. Slow, subtle, and dangerous. Over time, this pattern doesn’t just exhaust you; it empties you. What starts as goodwill turns into depletion. Energy is drained into work that keeps expanding but rarely pays back, financially or professionally. All for what? A polite thank-you or a fleeting moment of approval. Meanwhile,...
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