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What I Learned From Burning Out At The Peak Of My Career

What I Learned From Burning Out At The Peak Of My Career

Burnout is your minds way of telling you that you are off course.

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Apr 20, 2024
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After 20 years of training, I was at the pinnacle of my career.

At one of the most prestigious medical institutions on the planet.

But I was in the wrong place

I was miserable

And I knew something had to change.

I had worked like crazy to get to this point.

I had sacrificed:

  • Family Events

  • Relationships

  • Hobbies

  • Friends

  • Even my health

To get to the peak of my c…

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