# Burnout Isn't a Badge of Honor, It's a Business Risk with Cary Jack

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Podcast: [The Happy Hustle Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-happy-hustle-podcast-1197709)
Published: 2026-07-31T13:43:34+00:00
Episode link: http://www.caryjack.com
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## Resource

Burnout used to be Cary Jack's badge of honor. Then it cost him his joy, his health, and his family time while he was grinding away running a tech company in New York City. In this episode, Cary breaks down why burnout isn't just a personal problem, it's a business risk that quietly wrecks decision making, creativity, and everything you've built. Cary walks through the research, including a wild stat that 87% of founders report anxiety, depression, or burnout, yet only 23% actually get support for it. He shares his own system for catching burnout before it catches you, including something he calls the Guilt Audit and why he refuses to work on Fridays no matter what. If you're a founder who's been running on fumes and calling it hustle, this one's for you. Cary lays out exactly how to protect your energy without giving up your ambition, so you can keep building without losing yourself in the process.

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