2.66: Avoiding Exhaustion in Entrepreneurship

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Today's podcast:
Many physicians expect burnout to resolve once the stressor is gone. New job. Private practice. Time off.

In this episode, we explore why exhaustion persists after major changes and how to design entrepreneurship that actually supports recovery. Stress cycle completion cannot be an afterthought. If work is scheduled first, recovery disappears.

Entrepreneurship only heals burnout if it is designed around:
• Non negotiable recovery time
• Rhythms instead of constant push
• Reduced unnecessary stressors
• Built in connection
• Regulation as a leadership skill
• Business models aligned with human capacity
• Maintenance as a valid and valuable phase

Entrepreneurship does not automatically heal burnout, It simply gives you the power to design differently. When recovery is structural, not optional, careers last longer and feel better. Listen to the full episode to learn how to build work that supports your nervous system instead of draining it.