# Burnout Isn't Bullsh*t | Business is Bullsh*t Ep. 26

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Podcast: [Business is Bullshit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-is-bullshit-7096260)
Published: 2025-12-12T03:02:00+00:00
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## Resource

Everyone loves to talk about "the grind." No one wants to talk about what happens after it breaks you. In this episode, we call bullshit on the idea that burnout is just weakness, laziness, or something you can power through with another coffee and a motivational quote. We break down what burnout actually looks like, including emotional exhaustion, brain fog, irritability, and loss of empathy, and why high performers are often the ones most affected. We talk about: Why burnout is not just about working too much, but working on the wrong things The difference between time management and energy management How corporate culture, fake productivity, and meaningless work accelerate burnout Why caring too much can be just as dangerous as not caring at all Practical ways to recognize burnout before it wrecks your health, relationships, or business If you have ever felt exhausted before the day even starts, snapped over small things, or wondered why your work suddenly feels pointless, this one is for you. Burnout isn't bullshit. Pretending it doesn't exist is. Check out our other episodes: - Apple: https://bit.ly/3YOQrYT - Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4lHXLzk - YouTube: https://bit.ly/42q0vtM

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