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    #254: Battling Burnout

    April 21st, 2026 · 76 minutes

    David & Mike discuss the many different flavors of burnout, why productivity nerds are so susceptible, and what you can do to fight back against this insidious foe of focus.

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    Mike's Book Summary Channel | YouTube
    How Claude Helped Me Make the Videos I Want to Make | Practical PKM
    Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) | Mind Garden
    The End of Burnout by Jonathan Malesic
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    The Way of Excellence by Brad Stulberg
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