All About Burnout
Most people confuse burnout with stress. Some think it's just depression. Others believe rest will fix it.
None of that is true.
Burnout is a specific psychological state that develops over time. It has stages. It has markers. And it requires a different recovery approach than anything else.
This section gives you the clarity you need to understand what's actually happening—so you can address it strategically, not reactively.
What You'll Learn
What burnout really is (and what it isn't)
The 5 stages of burnout and where you fall
Why high achievers burn out more often
How burnout differs from stress and depression
The research and data behind burnout
Common myths that keep you stuck
All written for executives who are short on time and long on intelligence.
No jargon. No oversimplification. Just the facts.
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