The Skip Podcast Avoiding burnout for high achievers
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May 28, 2024 The podcast delves into the personal nature of burnout for high achievers, discussing the importance of setting boundaries and finding hobbies. Real-world examples and insights are shared, highlighting how burnout stems from success. The episode explores balancing work and life, adopting a long-term career view, and avoiding low-energy work.
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The Burnout Cycle
- High-performing companies constantly push their best employees to the brink of burnout.
- This is because proven performers are consistently given more responsibility, leading to an unsustainable workload.
The "Surge" Cycle
- One caller shared they've been in a constant state of "surging" for five years.
- They jokingly admit to being a "glutton for punishment" due to the never-ending cycle of work.
Burning Out vs. Burning Bright
- Elite professionals are expected to "burn" intensely at times, but not continuously.
- Sustained periods of intense work are unsustainable in the long run.