The Wholistic Productivity Podcast #41 Winning the Week Without Burning Out with Guest Demir Bentley
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Dec 30, 2025 
Demir Bentley, an executive productivity coach and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, shares his transformative journey from Wall Street burnout to a balanced life. He challenges the hustle culture myth that success demands constant sacrifice. Demir introduces the Winning the Week method, explaining how to reclaim time and prioritize personal values. He discusses the Four Freedoms—time, career, financial, and spiritual—and offers practical tips for effective planning without burnout, ultimately redefining what true productivity looks like.
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Burnout Forced A Radical Reset
- Demir Bentley hit rock bottom after working 80–100 hours weekly and developed a chronic stress-related illness requiring surgeries.
- Doctors forced him to cut to 40 hours a week, which triggered his first real planning session and a complete life change.
From Digital Nomads To Rooted Community
- Demir and Carrie lived as digital nomads across many countries and geo-arbitraged income vs. cost of living.
- After years they chose rooted community and family as a new, meaningful chapter.
Four Interconnected Freedoms
- Productivity requires four distinct freedoms: time, career, financial, and spiritual freedom.
- These freedoms compound: reclaiming time and career alignment often leads to financial and deeper life freedom.
