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How to Fight Political Burnout

Zealots at the Gate

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The Disillusionment of Working So Hard in Politics

Matt Welch: I get a sense there's a little dash of disillusionment with having worked so hard in political life. There's also just a little bit of exhaustion with Twitter and this sense that maybe you did invest too much of your life in politics, he says. Welch: Maybe these articles that I put out about not following the news are actually subtle cries for help. We only have on average about 4,000 weeks to live. Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Berkman is an excellent book.

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