The Dream Job System Podcast How Mental Health Impacts Our Careers | Ep #805
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Jan 30, 2026 A candid conversation about how mental health shapes career paths and daily work life. Personal stories reveal the gap between public success and private struggle. Practical habits get spotlighted, from exercise and journaling to changing phone use and tracking days. Resources and tools for building safer routines are highlighted throughout.
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Public Success Masks Private Struggle
- Social media highlights successes while hiding failures and mental struggles.
- Austin Belcak argues authenticity and conversation about mental health create support and reduce isolation.
Personal Journey Through Anxiety And Burnout
- Austin describes long-term social anxiety, panic attacks, and depression spanning high school through Microsoft.
- He recalls panic attacks at work and burnout when overcommitting to coaching and content creation.
Aim For Consistency, Not Perfection
- Small consistent habits shift your baseline mental health more than chasing perfect routines.
- Austin emphasizes aiming for 60–80% adherence to routines to meaningfully raise average day quality.
