HealthyGamerGG Explaining Why Devs Burn Out So Often w/ @ThePrimeTimeagen
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Jul 26, 2025 In this conversation, The Primeagen, a developer and content creator known for his insights on tech and AI, shares his personal journey with burnout. He discusses how rediscovering his passion helped him heal, reflecting on the emotional weight of losing his father young. The Primeagen explores the challenges of parenting intentionally, aiming to break generational cycles. Their heartfelt discussion navigates emotional suppression, the quest for authentic connections, and what it truly means to be a good parent in today's world.
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Primeagen's Burnout Story
- In 2016 at Netflix, Primeagen felt deep burnout while trying to become a manager.
- His wife's miscarriage and postpartum depression added to his struggles, causing unhappiness and anxiety.
Early Trauma and Pornography
- Primeagen lost his father to a tragic accident at age seven, experiencing a difficult childhood.
- Early exposure to pornography influenced his lifelong struggle with addiction and coping mechanisms.
Fatherhood as Redemption
- Being a father now allows Primeagen to experience the relationship he never had.
- He sees fatherhood as an opportunity to redeem broken generational cycles and be the father he wished for.
