How I Work BEST OF: Adam Grant’s advice for me on overcoming burnout – and how he made it through his own burnout experience
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Jan 22, 2025 
Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and bestselling author, shares his candid experiences with burnout, revealing the symptoms he faced and the transformative turning point that helped him recover. He emphasizes the importance of early sharing of work, overcoming procrastination, and building a support system. Grant dives into strategies for balancing work and downtime, advocating for structured breaks and the necessity of vacations. His insights offer a valuable roadmap for anyone navigating the challenging landscape of burnout.
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Burnout While Writing
- Adam Grant's most intense burnout occurred while writing his first book after getting tenure.
- He wrote 100,000 words, but his agent deemed it unreadable, leading to self-doubt and overworking.
Share Drafts Early
- Share early drafts to get external feedback and overcome self-doubt.
- Others can identify issues you might miss, providing opportunities for improvement and motivation.
Weekly Prioritization
- Prioritize one important project per week to prevent burnout.
- This clarifies focus, reduces role overload, conflict, and ambiguity, common burnout causes.
