The ONE Thing 534. The Surprising Science Behind Burnout (And How to Avoid It) w/ Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
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Dec 1, 2025 Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, a behavioral psychologist and bestselling author, discusses the hidden dangers of burnout for high performers. She reveals that those who seem strongest are often at the greatest risk due to overused strengths. The conversation dives into the importance of agency, values alignment, and the subtle signs of burnout. Robyne offers practical tips for restoring balance, emphasizing the need for intentional pauses and prioritizing self-awareness. Her challenge encourages listeners to declutter their to-do lists for a quicker path to relief.
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The Curse Of The Strong
- High performers are often most vulnerable to burnout because they overuse the strength that brought them success.
- That very competence can become a liability when they try to do too much alone and never evolve their habits.
Evolve Beyond The Hustle Season
- Treat hustle and overwork as a season, not a permanent strategy, and plan an evolution of habits.
- Shift from 'achieve once' to designing sustainable practices that preserve long-term top performance.
Burnout Is A Slow Ecosystem Erosion
- Burnout shows up as cynicism, exhaustion, and decreased performance but often arises from the whole life ecosystem, not just paid work.
- Slow erosion and scarcity thinking make everything feel urgent and impossible long before collapse.
