FERA : The Untamed Art of Self-Leadership

The Paradox of "Just Try Harder" and How That Backfires


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What happens when you keep pushing, but your body and mind are already running on fumes?

In this episode, I introduce the idea of Empty Tank Syndrome, the hidden cost of grinding harder when your fuel is gone. I share my own story of pushing past breaking point, unpack what really happens when your body revolts, and explain why burnout isn’t a personal failure but a sign of mismanaged brilliance.

You’ll learn how to spot the warning lights of depletion, why ease often feels suspicious when you’re used to struggle, and how smarter, supportive effort can move you further than grit alone. 

This is the lens shift that helps you stop burning out, and start moving forward with energy that actually sustains you.

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FERA : The Untamed Art of Self-LeadershipBy Morag BrookesBell