Episode 150 - You’re Not Overwhelmed. You’re Avoiding Action

Episode 150 - You’re Not Overwhelmed. You’re Avoiding Action

April 13, 2026 · 27 min · Season 2026 · Episode 150

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Steve and Jake discuss how anxiety in engineering careers is often linked to avoidance of action rather than workload, providing practical advice to overcome it.

Most engineers don’t struggle with anxiety because they have too much to do. They struggle because they don’t take action on the right things. In this episode, Steve and Jake break down how anxiety shows up in your career, what’s actually causing it, and how to eliminate it through execution. Not theory, practical, tactical advice you can apply immediately to regain control of your time, energy, and performance. Key Topics Covered: • Why most workplace anxiety is tied to avoidance, not worklo...

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Hosts: Steve Maxey, Jake Maxey

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