Before diving right into the practical steps to help you dig out of the hole, I think it’s important to better understand the origins of burnout so you can help prevent it from becoming your own lifelong “Dark Passenger” (as Dexter might say) as it has been for so much of my professional life.
7 Red Flags You Might Be Burned Out (Or You’re Headed There)
“There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who are burned out, and those who know they are burned out.” I venture to say the number of people actually experiencing burnout is much closer to 100% right now because we’re all just over it.
Severance Is Not Only the Dystopian Future of Workplace Burnout…In Many Ways We’re Already There
For those uninitiated, here’s the simplest way to describe the nuanced brilliance that is the Emmy-nominated Apple+ Series Severance:
Severance is Office Space meets 2001: A Space Odyssey meets…The Shining.
Ep188: How Your Gut Health is the Key to Unlocking a Healthier & Happier You | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Dr. De Mello’s expertise on how our gut impacts our physical, mental, and even emotional health will leave you with a better understanding of what’s really going on under the hood and provide you with practical, simple steps to start healing from the inside out.
Mastering this one creative skill will make you (almost) irreplaceable
One of my academic mentors told me “You’re never paid based on your work or value, you’re paid based on how easy you are to replace.” I think about that all the time.
Which begs the question…how can we make ourselves irreplaceable?
Ep187: [Hollywood On the Record] How to Create Your Dream Job by Setting Healthy Boundaries | with Jerilynn Stephens & Kimi Messina
If you love what you do but you don’t want your career to destroy you, Jerilynn and Kimi can definitely guide you in the right direction!
Are you being paid for your time? Or your value?
Are we as creatives being paid for our time? Or for our expertise? I would argue that we are still not paid for the value we bring…
“I’m too old to be a mentee”
Whenever someone tells me for whatever reason (usually their age), “I don’t need a mentee” what I hear is: “I’m done learning.”
Ep185: | Building a Fulfilling Career Across Multiple Mediums (Without Getting Pigeonholed) | with Stephanie Filo, ACE
This is a wide ranging conversation appealing to anyone looking to make a career transition, find purpose and fulfillment in life, and wanting better strategies for choosing the right projects to match both your lifestyle needs and your creative needs.
Ep184: Networking (the Right Way), Mentorship, and Connecting with ‘Experts’ | with Troy Takaki, ACE
If you struggle with building your network, finding a mentor, and reaching out to strangers you admire, this conversation will help you take your networking game to the next level so you can connect with any industry ‘expert’ in the biz.
Ep183: Pushing Yourself to Your Limits (When Quitting isn’t an Option) | with Evan Perperis
Whether it’s simply getting into better physical shape so you have more mental & creative energy to kick ass at your job or training for your very first Spartan Race or Tough Mudder, the advice Evan shares in our conversation today is invaluable to anyone trying to level up their fitness goals, their career, or their entire life.
Ep182: Staying True to Your Core Values (When Hollywood Tries to Steal Your Soul) | with Sean Corvelle
If you have ever felt stuck or you’re unsure of the right path for you, get ready to be inspired and motivated to take just one small step towards forward progress today. Whether you have run an obstacle course race or not (or if you could honestly care less about mud runs), the lessons Sean shares in this conversation apply to every aspect of life.
Embracing this one thing will completely change your life
I’m not a big fan of absolutes, friend, and I try to avoid hyperbole as much as possible. Know that when I say that “Embracing this one thing will COMPLETELY change your life,” I wholeheartedly believe it.
So what is this magical thing that when embraced has the power to completely transform lives, you ask?
Discomfort.
On overcoming massive adversity and facing our inner “retard”
I don’t think it’s any secret that I admire those who have achieved amazing goals. But you know what I admire even more? I admire people who have overcome tremendous adversity and succeeded despite their less-than-ideal circumstances.
Ep181: Overcoming a Dark Past (and Managing the Voices In Your Head) to Become Successful In Hollywood | with Christopher Titus
If you struggle to succeed due to the voices in your head or a dark past that overshadows your present, this episode will flip your mindset and give you a whole new perspective on how to approach your life.