About this episode

In this episode, Bruce and Peter discuss the causes and signs of burnout, emphasizing that it can stem from both struggle and success.

Burnout doesn’t usually arrive out of nowhere - it creeps in through overcommitment, blurred boundaries, and trying to run at full speed for too long. In this episode Bruce & Peter unpack the paradox of burnout: you can love what you do, feel driven and passionate, and still end up exhausted, cranky, and running on fumes. They break down the real warning signs (including the biggest one: personality change), why burnout can come from both struggle and success, and how to “sharpen the axe”...

People in this episode

Hosts: Bruce, Peter

Topics covered

• burnout
• overcommitment
• work-life balance
• personality change
• mental health

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