Have you ever found yourself hurtling toward an achievement, only to realize you've ignited the fuse of burnout along the way?

In this Thursday Thread episode, I call back to Tuesday's conversation with Shehzad, a doctor who faced severe burnout and emerged with a newfound sense of his most authentic self.

Like so many of us, Shehzad discovered that the pathway out of burnout cannot be found through external achievements or gratification. It can only be found through the journey back home to our younger selves.

As we chase others' definitions of success in our careers and lives, there comes a point where we realize the deception of these tethers. You will never be happy building your life based on others' expectations, praise, or ideas of success.

You must craft your own definition of what it means to live a full and prosperous life, and that begins with the tiny moments that brought you joy – before those tethers were formed.

From hula hooping to the carefree rides on our bikes, in this episode, we explore how these pastimes are not just memories, but keys to unlocking our authentic selves, freeing us from the chains of constant stress and rekindling the creative brilliance within.

Enjoy an 8-minute breathwork meditation at the end of this episode where you'll be invited to reconnect to your inner child, and hear what they have to share with you.

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Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach