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The Power Broker #5: Brandy Zadrozny

99% Invisible

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Overworking and losing connection with reality

Overloading oneself with work can lead to a loss of connection with the real world. When one is so consumed with their own bubble and lacks time for deep, sustained thought, their work may become repetitive and lose its connection to the lives, needs, and emotions of people. This phenomenon is common in creative fields when individuals become overloaded and fail to engage with the outside world, resulting in their work being more of a commentary on itself rather than a genuine reflection of reality.

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