Are you grinding so hard that work feels more like an obligation than an opportunity? In this episode, Tony Caliendo, Master Coach at Rethink Coaching, reveals why burnout doesn’t start with exhaustion—it begins when joy disappears.

Tony shares personal stories of growing up in a hard-working entrepreneurial family, how that shaped his no-nonsense approach to success, and why he’s learning to intentionally infuse fun back into his routine. You’ll learn practical ways to add levity, reset your energy, and boost productivity without sacrificing results.

Key Takeaways in This Episode:
✅  Warning signs that your work has lost its sense of fun
✅  Why “fun isn’t fluff—fun fuels productivity, creativity, and resilience”
✅  How burnout begins when joy disappears (and how to stop it early)
✅  Simple, intentional “fun triggers” you can build into your daily routine
✅  The power of pausing, redefining success, and celebrating micro-wins
✅  Reset strategies that help you sustain high performance long-term

If you’re a high-achieving entrepreneur, leader, or sales professional feeling the weight of constant intensity, this conversation will remind you that fun isn’t a luxury—it’s the key to reaching your goals and enjoying the journey.

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments—what’s one way you’ll re-introduce fun at work this week?

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CHAPTERS
00:00  Intro – Welcome to Episode 110
00:24  Tony’s story: growing up with a serious work ethic
03:30  How intensity can push fun out of work
04:30  Warning signs you’ve lost your sense of fun
05:30  Burnout begins when joy disappears
06:00  Fun isn’t fluff: why it fuels creativity & resilience
07:30  Identifying your personal “fun triggers”
09:00  Reflecting on what excites you at work
10:30  Tracking energy highs & lows to regain motivation
11:00  Infusing fun intentionally into your routine
12:00  Music, environment changes & energizing people
13:30  Give yourself permission to pause—rest vs laziness
15:00  Redefining success: balancing joy with achievement
17:30  Weekly joy audits & micro-moments of fun
18:30  Celebrating wins and building rewards into goals
20:00  Key reminder: burnout starts when joy disappears
21:30  Final challenge—choose fun to sustain long-term success
22:30  Connect with Tony Caliendo & Rethink Coaching
23:00  Group Coaching Program Invitation & Closing