Here's a one. Can you handle it?

Originally posted by chronicman
Based on what I went through today I would say the answer is an employee.

Originally posted by Kirwan
Please can we have a hint and close this off?!

Originally posted by LinkHyrule
I got this at church, if that helps you any.

The answer my esteemed colleagues; "Money".

Originally posted by LinkHyrule
I am your contant companion.
I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden.
I will push you onward or drag you down to failure.
I am completely at your command.
Half of the things you do you might just as well turn over to me and I will be able to do them quickly and correctly.

I am easily managed-you must merely be firm with me.
Show me exactly ho ...[text shortened]... , and I will place the world at your feet.
Be easy with me and I will destroy you.

Who am I?

Habit