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Three weeks ago, Noam Segal and I shared data showing that 84% of tech workers feel burned out. That left one big question: Who are the 16% who aren’t?
This episode is their playbook. We analyzed 175 follow-up surveys and spoke with 15 “burnout conquerors” to understand how they’ve cracked the code.
In this episode, you’ll learn
• The five-part “ARMOR” framework for burnout protection
• The habits, systems, and beliefs that keep burnout at bay
• How to set boundaries that actually hold
• How to prioritize mental and physical wellbeing, without guilt
• Early warning signals that most people miss
• How to take rhythmic, reflective, and restorative breaks
• How to choose roles based on energy, not ego
• Why relationships, not perks are your best defense
References
• Conversations online about the first sentiment survey
• How tech workers really feel about work right now
• Make product management fun again with AI agents
• Managing up
• The burnout check
• The “How I Work” template
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