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by Kazooie_Bird 2621 days ago
To be honest, his actions are very worrisome and should raise red flags.

While he may be talented, such prioritization can lead to massive failure, burn out, and/or even worse.. Maybe sit down with him to rationalize his thoughts and plan.

Providing a hand out or alternative to avoid the problem is simply encouraging the self-destructive behavior. Always aim for solving the root problem - bandages don't work in the long term.