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> burnout happens when we become locked in a cycle of caring about the results of our actions but having no meaningful control over those outcomes.

I've never heard it put this way, but that really resonates.

Nowadays, I work harder and longer -for free- than I ever did, when paid.

I don't feel even slightly burned out. If I feel myself starting to get vexed with a problem, I take a break, watch some TV, play a video game, or just take a nap.

But I get more done, every day, than I ever have before. Much higher Quality, as well. I've already made two releases, this morning.



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