Here are some actual, totally-not-made-up stories of people who have achieved success in the face of burnout:
Bob was feeling burnt out, but then he realized his workday wasn't as grueling as he thought. In reality, he had 6 hours of actual work and 6 hours spent in his office bed, recharging for the rest of the workday.
More Workday HacksJen was feeling drained, but it turned out she just needed to spend more time with her adorable cat, Mr. Whiskers. In fact, she realized her work was actually just a means to feed Mr. Whiskers' expensive tastes in salmon-flavored cat food.
Meet More Feline OverlordsDavid was feeling exhausted, but then he discovered the thrill of ironing his clothes while hiking. Now he's an expert in extreme ironing and has even won several awards for his technique.
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