In this episode of The Daily Effort Podcast, I challenge the mainstream narrative around burnout — and it’s not what you expect.

We’re told burnout is the result of doing too much. But what if it’s not? What if that drained, defeated feeling isn’t from overworking — but from misalignment, avoidance, or lack of clarity?I breakdown why burnout may be a symptom, not the cause, and walks through 5 powerful questions to help you diagnose what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

Why “burnout” might be a socially accepted label for avoiding hard truths

The real reasons people feel drained, unmotivated, or checked out

5 questions to uncover if it’s really burnout… or something deeper

How to shift from frustration to fulfillment by facing what matters

A new mindset that separates emotional exhaustion from misused energy

This episode is a gut check for anyone feeling tired, overwhelmed, or ready to quit. Before you label it “burnout,” listen in and get honest with yourself. You might not be burned out — you might just be out of alignment with your effort.

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