How to Avoid Burnout as an Entrepreneur

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The subject of burnout typically attracts two different types of people. First, are people that always think they've burned out. They say things like, "Yeah, I'm really going through burnout right now." Or, "You don't understand. Things are really hard for me right now because I'm burning out."

Then you have people who say, "I'm not burned out. I can push more." Regardless of where you are when it comes to burnout, stick with me. I'll share some things that may on one side contradict your mindset. I'll also give you tools that can help you go through the burnout process.

Who Goes Through Burnout - 0:34

#1: Perfectionists - 0:37
#2: Pessimists - 0:51
#3: Control Freak - 1:04
#4: Type A Personality - 1:38

Cause - 2:07

Neglect - 2:09
Overload - 2:37
Lack of Growth - 3:00
Newness - 3:30
Figment of Your Imagination - 3:46

People You Go To - 4:18

Downer - 4:39
Upper - 5:03
Socratic - 5:15

How to Avoid Burnout in the First Place - 6:51

#1: Protect Your "Yeses." - 7:25
#2: Turn Off Your Phone - 8:12
#3: Children - 9:33
#4: Quarterly Getaway/Annual Travel - 10:08
#5: Go Somewhere to Gain Perspective - 11:53
#6: Gratitude - 13:10
#7: Music - 14:15
#8: Comedy/Humor - 14:50
#9: Simplify Life - 15:21
#10: Minimize Relationships -15:53
#11: Exercise - 17:28
#12: Positive Distractions - 17:43
#13: Seek Progress, Not Perfection - 17:57
#14: Spa - 18:30

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