spoilers
in one of the dream/flashbacks there's themes of parental abandonment. they are either just as workaholic or achievements are the only things that get him acknowledged by his parents
Oh yeah, I remember that one! But that's half a puzzle piece at best. Abandonment alone usually makes people crave attention, not learn to calmly mind their business.
Also, how does that even tie into his whole over-archiever persona?
No, I need to know more, this is decisively not enough information...