Most people live for Friday. But what if that mindset is costing you your life?

In this episode of The Authority Company Podcast, Joe Pardavila sits down with the authors of TGIM: Love Your Work. Love Your Life. Love Your Mondays, Missy Forlani and Melisa Soydinc. 

They break down why so many people dread Mondays, how burnout really happens, and what it takes to align your work with your purpose. You’ll learn how to find your “sweet spot,” why engagement is not the same as fulfillment, and how small changes can shift your entire relationship with work.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, drained, or just going through the motions, this conversation gives you a clear path forward.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Why most people dread Mondays
0:52 – The origin of the TGIM mindset
2:26 – “Are you wishing away your life?”
3:32 – Why Monday became the villain
5:29 – Loving your work as a responsibility
7:12 – What TGIM looks like in real life
9:17 – Work-life balance is broken
10:55 – The “sweet spot” framework
12:40 – Signs you’re close but not fulfilled
16:03 – Burnout comes from silence
18:59 – Turning daily tasks into purpose
22:29 – Engagement vs fulfillment
25:45 – Why leaders avoid hard conversations
30:04 – Getting comfortable with discomfort
34:00 – First step if you dread Mondays
36:50 – Practical path forward