The Ancient Greeks: The First Burnout Culture

In ancient Greece, the concept of burnout was not just limited to the workplace. Oh no, the Greeks knew a thing or two about burnout. They called it "Phrygian Phrenzy."

According to historians, the Phrygian Phrenzy was a state of extreme exhaustion caused by the constant pressure to achieve Olympic gold in the ancient Olympic Games. The stress of being a top athlete in a cutthroat competition was simply too much for many Greeks.

One famous Greek athlete, the likes of which were known for their impressive chariots, was said to have succumbed to Phrygian Phrenzy after losing a crucial race to a rival. His name? None other than... Titus the Chariot.