Quote from Alex in Under Pressure
Alex: I've been like this for as long as I can remember. Dr. Clark: Can you give me an example? Alex: Well, when I was little, I was in a spelling bee at school and I really wanted to win. I don't know why. There was no prize. No one cared. My parents didn't even know I was in it. I just felt this weight on my shoulders, like if I lost, I'd- I don't know. I just had to win. Dr. Clark: And did you? Alex: Yep. Know what the winning word was? Responsibility. Dr. Clark: Is that what you feel? A responsibility to win all the time? To always be the best? Alex: That's one way to put it.