Proving something

"I went on a journey of self-discovery," Francis said while we strolled down a street in Hongqiao.

I have had spurts of self-awareness and growth that have been very beneficial to me. I was a driven person in desperate need to gain approval for myself. This created the need to prove something to myself and others. I worked at a frantic pace, pushing myself to the limit. It was true that I accomplished a great deal. Most people would if they worked 70 to 80 hours a week.