We sometimes use the term 'savior complex' to describe an unhealthy syndrome of obsession over curing others' problems. The true savior, however seemed remarkably free of such a complex. He had no compulsion to convert the entire world in his lifetime or to cure people who were not ready to be cured.

Yancey, Jesus I never Knew, location 1105

The main sign that we are into success idolatry, however, is that we find we cannot maintain our self confidence in life unless we remain at the top of our chosen field.

 - Tim Keller,  Counterfeit Gods, pg 76 -

Achievements is the alcohol of our time. These days, the best people don't abuse alcohol. They abuse their lives. You're successful, so good things happen. You complete a project, and you feel dynamite. That feeling doesn't last forever, and you slide back to normal. You think, I've got to start a new project - which is still normal. But you love the feeling of euphoria, so you've got to have it again. The problem is, you can't stay on that high

Mary Bell