Have you heard the saying, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? In this Beat Burnout Guide Podcast episode, presented by Bloktid, we discuss the upstream preventative approach to beating burnout, by intentionally managing your energy, like elite athletes do. The focus here is about getting ahead of burnout, using key concepts from three sources focusing on energy management and achieving optimal performance in life. The central theme is that effectively managing energy, not just time, across multiple dimensions (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) is crucial for sustained high performance and overall well-being. The sources emphasize the need for a cyclical approach, alternating between periods of full engagement and deliberate renewal. They also explore how to identify personal values, build positive rituals, and overcome self-deceptive behaviors that hinder growth.