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Burnout as a Founder: Who’s at Fault? (And Why That’s the Wrong Question)
Founder burnout isn’t just about work. Explore the real causes - work, life, solo parenting, and more. In this honest, peer-to-peer guide from Victoria Silber. Learn why blame holds you back and how to reclaim clarity, energy, and control.
Burnout in Tech Leadership: The Startup Founder's Crisis
Tech founders face unique burnout risks: constant pressure, identity fusion, investor expectations. Learn why founders burn out and specific recovery strategies.
How Does Imposter Syndrome Contribute to Burnout
High achievers often feel like frauds despite success. Learn how to recognize imposter syndrome, why perfectionism fuels it, and first steps to break free.
Burnout Recovery for Founders: Leadership and Healing
Burnout recovery for founders requires balancing business continuity with personal healing. Learn founder-specific strategies for recovery without losing your company.
Cynicism and Burnout: When You Stop Believing in Your Work
Burnout cynicism is when you stop believing in your work and feel detached from meaning. Learn about depersonalization, loss of purpose, and how to recover.
Why High Achievers Burn Out: The Perfectionism Trap
High achievers burn out because perfectionism creates unrealistic standards and achievement addiction. Learn why it happens and how to break the cycle for good.
Tackling Burnout: The Difference Between Financial Security and Losing Everything
Explore the two sides of burnout recovery: one for professionals with financial stability, and one for those rebuilding from nothing. Learn how energy, pressure, and pace shape healing.
When Workload Never Ends
Discover why endless digital workload fuels burnout, and how redefining work through tangible “edges” can restore balance and meaning.
How Burnout Destroys Businesses
Founder burnout is extremely common
72% of entrepreneurs report mental health concerns at some point, and 30–50% specifically cite burnout symptoms.
Isolation and Burnout: Why Feeling Cut Off Hurts So Much
Discover how isolation deepens burnout, why loneliness fuels exhaustion, and practical steps to rebuild connection and recover.
My Experience With Burnout
I couldn’t sleep. My anxiety was constant. My brain didn’t work. I couldn’t think, couldn’t plan, couldn’t make simple decisions. I lost my ability to be the person I was.
What the Crash Looks Like
Burnout strikes high performers, not the lazy. Learn who is most at risk, how the crash happens, and why recognizing the signs is the first step to healing.
Lessons from Justin Welsh and My Own Story
Justin Welsh Burnout Story: How High Achievers Break Down and Recover