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#498 You don’t need a sabbatical to recover - here’s the simple fix burned out leaders miss, with Scott Anderson.

Author
Dr Agi Keramidas, Personal Development Mentor
Published
Mon 05 May 2025
Episode Link
https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/498

Are you a high-achieving professional pushing yourself to the brink—wondering if burnout is the cost of success?


If you're constantly chasing excellence and feeling the toll of stress, exhaustion, or diminishing returns, this episode is for you. Burnout isn’t just a setback—it might be the wake-up call that leads to a better, more fulfilling life. In this powerful conversation, licensed therapist and executive coach Scott Anderson returns to share why burnout can actually be a blessing—and how to come out stronger on the other side.


  • Discover why high achievers often unknowingly drive themselves into burnout—and how to change course.
  • Learn the two most common habits that silently fuel burnout and how to replace them with empowering alternatives.
  • Get a practical, five-second technique to reset your nervous system and reduce stress in real time, without needing a sabbatical.


Press play now to uncover the surprising truth about burnout—and how it might just be your path to a more powerful, peaceful, and productive life.


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KEY POINTS AND TIMESTAMPS:

02:03 - Burnout as a Blessing Revisited

06:12 - How High Achievers Unknowingly Create Burnout

13:55 - The Genius Zone and Scaling Through Delegation

15:44 - A Practical First Step to Combat Burnout

21:04 - The Power of Mini Recovery Breaks

24:04 - The Role of Forgiveness in Burnout Recovery

29:13 - Letting Go of Resentment for Healing

30:15 - Final Thoughts on Burnout and Hope


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MEMORABLE QUOTE:

"Life beyond burnout is infinitely better than life before burnout, not only in terms of peace and happiness and enjoyment, but also in terms of achievement."

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VALUABLE RESOURCES:

Schedule a free call for a burnout assessment: fastfixcall.com

Mastery Seekers Tribe: https://masteryseekerstribe.com

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🎙️ Want to be a guest?

Message Agi on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/personaldevelopmentmastery

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