In this episode, I talk about something I see constantly in high performers and leaders: burnout doesn’t always come from failure or chaos, it often shows up when things are going well. More opportunity, more responsibility, more visibility can quietly outpace our internal capacity.

I break down what psychology calls role strain, why doing more discipline or optimization won’t fix it, and how emotional honesty and clarity are what actually expand your ability to handle life.

This conversation is about learning what truly drains you, building internal reinforcement, and creating capacity that grows with your success instead of collapsing under it.

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