Episode
How To Succeed Without Burning Out | Elizabeth Svoboda #240
- Podcast
- The Inner Entrepreneur
- Published
- Jul 30, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2927
- Processing state
not_requested
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-inner-entrepreneur-6700943/episodes/how-to-succeed-without-burning-out-elizabeth-svoboda-240/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-inner-entrepreneur-6700943/how-to-succeed-without-burning-out-elizabeth-svoboda-240.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
In this episode, Paul chats with author and journalist Elizabeth Svoboda about why so many successful people burn out—not because they lack ambition, but because they've never learned how to pace themselves. Drawing on research from Olympic athletes, world-class coaches, business leaders and psychologists, Elizabeth explains why sustained success isn't about pushing harder—it's about knowing when to accelerate and when to recover. Together, Paul and Elizabeth explore the cultural obsession with relentless productivity, the hidden cost of always operating at 110%, and why burnout can take years to recover from. Paul also shares his own experiences of balancing business with family life, and reflects on the decisions that helped him avoid some of the regrets many entrepreneurs face later in life. If you've ever felt guilty for slowing down, struggled to find balance, or worried that success is costing you your health, relationships or happiness, this conversation offers a refreshing—and practical—alternative. About the Guest Elizabeth Svoboda is an award-winning science journalist, speaker and author of The Art of Pacing. Website: https://www.elizabethsvoboda.com About the Host Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. Work With Paul You can book a discovery call with Paul here: 👉 https://www.pauljryan.net/ Topics Discussed Why working harder doesn't always produce better results What elite athletes can teach entrepreneurs about sustainable performance The science of burnout and why recovery can take years The danger of living at 110% all the time How to recognise the early warning signs of burnout Why your career should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint Learning to find your own "right pace" Balancing ambition w…