My father, who passed away last year, was a psychiatrist.

Growing up, I was constantly exposed to medical topics and often found myself reading the manuals that were always scattered around the house (yes, he was quite messy).

I did not become a doctor (not sure if it was a smart or a dumb move!), but I have always felt a connection to the field.

In pharmacology, there is this interesting concept called the “dose-response relationship”. This is the idea that the effect of a drug is directly related to the dose you take.

Too little of it, and nothing happens. Too much, and it can be toxic.

The key is therefore to find that sweet spot where you get the most benefit without tipping over into harm.

Over the years, I discovered that this principle does not just apply to medicine, but to almost everything in life, including work.

If you take on too little responsibility, you will get bored, disengaged, or never really push yourself to grow, but if you overload yourself - if you change the dose and frequency of your work too drastically - you burn out, lose passion and end up resenting the thing you once enjoyed.

What's your take? How does the dose-response relationship affect your personal and professional life?